Gary Gibson je autorem, který se ve své tvorbě soustředí na rozsáhlé vesmírné opery a přesvědčivé obrazy budoucnosti. Jeho díla jsou často popisována jako hustá, složitá a podnětná, proplétající dobrodružství s hlubokým zamyšlením. Gibsonovi příběhy vtahují čtenáře do detailně propracovaných světů, kde neváhá zkoumat temnější stránky lidské povahy a společnosti. Jeho přístup k psaní je charakterizován jako vynalézavý a neúnavně poutavý, což z něj činí významného přispěvatele do žánru science fiction.
Set in the 22nd Century, this thrilling adventure unfolds among the moons of Jupiter, blending science fiction with captivating storytelling. The narrative promises an exploration of futuristic themes and the challenges faced by characters navigating this intriguing extraterrestrial landscape. With the author's previous works, Echogenesis and Stealing Light, as a backdrop, readers can expect a compelling journey filled with tension and discovery.
The plot revolves around private detective Ray Thomas, who unexpectedly finds himself searching for the daughter of his rival. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers intriguing complexities surrounding Proxy, revealing that her abilities extend beyond mere body-swapping. This twist adds layers to the investigation, challenging Ray's perceptions and forcing him to confront his past conflicts while navigating a web of mystery and unexpected revelations.
Set in a perilous alien landscape, the story follows fifteen strangers who awaken without memory of how they arrived. As they navigate the treacherous environment filled with lethal creatures, they must uncover the mystery of their presence and work together to survive. The narrative explores themes of survival, identity, and the unknown, as each character grapples with their past and the challenges of their new reality.
Set against the backdrop of the thrilling Devil's Run annual road race, Dutch McGuire is a seasoned competitor determined to claim victory. Despite her numerous attempts and narrow escapes, she has yet to win, but her relentless drive and passion fuel her desire to be the first across the finish line. Blending high-octane action reminiscent of Pacific Rim and Fast & Furious, this story promises intense racing and personal stakes as Dutch navigates the challenges of the race and her ambitions.
The Pathfinders, each a sole survivor of apocalyptic events on various parallel Earths, form a close-knit team exploring alternate realities. Their mission is to find a suitable Earth for future evacuation by the Authority. They discover an untouched Eden where humanity never evolved, presenting both opportunities and challenges for their survival and future.
Gary Gibson has made the first ascents of over 4,750 rock climbing routes. Bedevilled by controversy, mostly of his own making, Gary has gone his own way and clashed with the climbing establishment of the day. Love him or loathe him, here Gary shares his thoughts and memories giving the reader a personal insight into this `controversial' man.
Desperate to save her research team, Susan MacDonald is on the brink of a groundbreaking discovery related to Retrocausality, which could revolutionize communication through quantum mechanics. With time running out and pressure mounting from her financier, Ashford, she is determined to overcome the challenges that stand in her way. The tension of her race against time and the pursuit of scientific breakthrough drive the narrative forward.
Gary Gibson's high-octane follow up to Extinction Game - where two civilizations face annihilation.
A breathtaking stand-alone novel in the same universe as The Shoal Sequence, this is far-future drama at its most thrilling Pilot Megan Jacinth has three goals, and they all seem unattainable. She must find her friend Bash, who she’d left for dead to save her own life. Then she needs Bash’s unique skill-set to locate an ancient space-faring entity. Lastly she must use this Wanderer’s knowledge to save human-occupied worlds from an alien incursion. The odds seem impossible, but the threat is terrifyingly real. Megan finds Bash, but the person she’d known and loved is a husk of his former self. Bash is also held captive by her greatest Gregor Tarrant. Tarrant wants the Wanderer too, even more than he wants her life, with motives less pure than her own. And he’s close to finding Megan’s most closely-guarded secret. A race across space to reach the Wanderer seems Megan’s best option. But this entity is also known as the Marauder, and is far from benign. The price for its secrets may be just too high. Megan should know, as she still bears the scars from their last encounter.
When your life is based on lies, how do you hunt down the truth? Jerry Beche should be dead. Instead, he's rescued from a desolate Earth where he was the last man alive. He's then trained for the toughest conditions imaginable and placed with a crack team of specialists on an isolated island. Every one of them is a survivor, as each withstood the violent ending of their own alternate Earth. And their new specialism? To retrieve weapons and data in missions to other apocalyptic versions of our world. But what is 'the Authority', the shadowy organization that rescued Beche and his fellow survivors? How does it access timelines to find other Earths? And why does it need these instruments of death? As Jerry struggles to obey his new masters, he begins to distrust his new companions. A strange bunch, their motivations are less than clear, and accidents start plaguing their missions. Jerry suspects the Authority is feeding them lies, and team members are spying on him. As a dangerous situation spirals into catastrophe, is there anybody he can trust?