Michael Paul Kube-McDowell je známý svými komplexními díly science fiction, která se často zabývají morálními a etickými dilematy vyplývajícími z technologického pokroku. Jeho psaní vyniká propracovaným světem a hlubokým zkoumáním lidské povahy. Zkušenosti z výuky přírodních věd obohacují jeho příběhy o pronikavé pohledy na vědu a její dopad na společnost. Kube-McDowell se stal významnou postavou v žánru science fiction, oceňovaný pro svou schopnost spojit napínavé zápletky s promyšlenými tématy.
A 1990 Nebula Award nominee, this book delves into a richly imagined universe where complex characters navigate intricate moral dilemmas. The narrative blends science fiction elements with profound philosophical questions, exploring themes of identity, power, and the consequences of technology. Readers are taken on a gripping journey that challenges perceptions of reality and humanity's place in the cosmos, making it a thought-provoking addition to the genre.
The narrative explores the profound quest for truth amidst the challenges of oppression, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit. It delves into the complexities of characters navigating their struggles, making it a poignant examination of both personal and societal issues. The story is crafted with intelligence and emotional depth, inviting readers to reflect on the nature of freedom and justice.
From one of the most original voices in imaginative fiction comes a stunning novel of suspense and speculation, as a scientist seeking to uncover the mystery of human consciousness finds himself in a desperate search for immortality.Dr. Jonathan Briggs is a gifted neuroscientist researching the existence of the human soul. Working at one of the world’s top facilities, he has access to the latest technology. He also has the enthusiastic support of his lover, Alynn Reed, who made her fortune as a creator of virtual reality games that have broken every barrier. Alynn believes in reincarnation, which Jonathan scoffs at--until he begins to note strange anomalies in his research.Then Jonathan’s life is suddenly, shockingly turned upside down. No longer the dispassionate scientist, he begins a fevered, reckless effort to go beyond belief to proof. Ridiculed by his colleagues and the tabloid media, hounded by the police, Jonathan finds himself in a frenzied race against time, memory, and his own mortality. As he journeys deeper into the labyrinth of the human psyche, he moves nearer the place where past and future intersect, identities mingle, and death is the beginning of the most amazing adventure of all.
DAS STERNENSCHIFF WURDE AUGENBLICKLICH VERNICHTET - als es vor zwanzig Jahren eintraf, mit Geschenken und wertvollem Wissen an Bord. Diejenigen, die davon wußten oder zufällig in den Himmel tauschten, sind längst tot oder zum Schweigen gebracht. Doch Meer Fastet läßt sich nicht einschüchtern. Er will wissen. ws dmls nsrhh und wphilh Heyne Science Fiction Deutsche Erstausgabe
Lando Calrissian, R2-D2, C-3PO und der Cyborg Lobot entern das geheimnisvolle Schiff Teljkon-Vagabund. Doch das Schiff springt unerwartet in den Hyperraum, und sie müssen sich den Gefahren im Inneren stellen. Währenddessen kämpft Prinzessin Leia gegen die Intrigen der yevethanischen Vizekönigs Nil Spaar und die Bedrohung einer mächtigen Schlachtflotte.
Nel firmamento della grande epopea stellare brilla una nuova trilogia di avventure legate agli episodi della Crisi della Flotta Nera. Dopo sedici anni di battaglie cosmiche, sulla Nuova Repubblica spira ormai un benefico vento di pace. L'Impero tirannico ormai un ricordo lontano, il buon governo dei Cavalieri Jedi su Coruscant offre sufficienti garanzie di stabilità per l'intera galassia. Tutto sembra essersi evoluto alla perfezione, eppure qualcosa avverte gli antichi Ribelli, oggi al potere, rispettabili funzionari e diplomatici, che non è ancora giunta l'ora di abbassare la guardia.
The devastating Food and Fuel Wars have turned once-powerful nations into isolated farming communities. Barter has replaced currency, and scientists-considered responsible for the world's misery-are burned at the stake. Hidden in the Idaho hills, astronomer Allen Chandliss secretly monitors his radiotelescope, listening for signs of intelligent life, hoping that aliens will come and improve things on Earth. For seventeen years he has waited patiently. His patience is about to pay off. . . .
