Darkstar books, an imprint of event horizon publishing group, publishes new fiction. Its a more interesting imo take on the idea of warptravel leading to something sinister. Silent lies become whispered truths within the event horizon by dahi tamara koch will speak to you in a way that nothing ever has. The studio also produces netflixs reasons why and.
The critically acclaimed saga continues in the explosive sequel. The year is 2096 and the earth as we know it has been decimated in many ways including that of its inhabitants who are the slaves of the government. Covering the lies event horizon book 2 kindle edition. The ending is also much better, choosing a more thoughtful and scary tone rather than the bmovie monster. The event horizon is a spacefaring ship that was possessed by an evil entity and the main setting of the titular scifi horror film of the same name. In the year 2040, the starship event horizon was sent on a secret mission, but it disappeared without a trace beyond the planet neptune at the outer rim of the solar system. When humans embark on the first voyage out of earths solar system, they encounter not only life but many worlds and the beings.
In astrophysics, an event horizon is a boundary beyond which events cannot affect an observer. The path of a traveler into the hole is shown by the curved line that passes through the event horizon. Its as much romance as it is suspense, set in a hightechglobal company, where good people sometimes do bad things. The main menu will allow you to search and shop by imprint, author, artist, genre, and type. Above, the event horizon a vessel floating, an ark holding whats left of higher humanity. Crossing the event horizon dvd the graphics presented are firstclass and his argument is compelling and the body of evidence is well documented. In the near future, humanity has successfully colonized the moon and several planets, and is venturing deeper into space. Two things stand out as unusual about this diagram. Steven mcdonald author visit amazons steven mcdonald page.
At that time, the newtonian theory of gravitation and the socalled corpuscular theory of light were dominant. Discover event horizon as its meant to be heard, narrated by john david farrell. We specialize in speculative fiction and mysterysuspense fiction in quality trade paperback and ee book formats. His presentation can easily be understood both by the scientifically trained and lay person. Below, a slave caste which tills the earth for their master. As with book 1, this book spends too much time at planning what should happen instead of allowing the story to be told. While you can read this as a standalone, i dont recommend that as you will be confused with what is going on. Id highly, highly recommend the short story hinterlands by william gibson if you liked event horizon. Event horizon by steven e mcdonald book cover, description, publication history. An imprint of event horizon publishing, specializing in e books. Event horizon is the second book in the perseid collapse series.
All the reasons why event horizon is a hell of a good time. The book offers perspectives on humanitys current state in terms of the shift in the condition of the terrestrial climate and the nuclear peril. When scream factory announced that they would be releasing a collectors edition bluray of event horizon, they claimed they would be tracking down any remnants of the nearly 30 minutes of footage. Our present and planned product lines include print and e books, audio books. Event horizon by steven e mcdonald fantastic fiction.
A spinoff takes place on the same planet around the same time as book 4 that starts with the norths newest steam train, the flying northman. It is possible that some of those books isbn 0920635148 paperback and isbn 0920635156 bound are available through used book services. Beyond the blue event horizon tells the continuing story of robin broadhead, whose exploits as a downonhisluck prospector have turned him into a very rich manone of the most influential on the planet. Event horizon is a 1997 science fiction horror film directed by paul w. A university professor is drawn to unearth the mysteries of what lies beneath to uncover the illfated destiny of the planet. What exactly is a black hole event horizon and what. Looking on amazon, there are several books called or close to event horizon. Beyond the blue event horizon is a science fiction novel by the american writer frederik pohl, a sequel to his 1977 novel gateway and the second book in the heechee series. It all makes sense as he puts the true nature of the universe and our place.
Stricken by the binds of mortality, ron embarks on his last great expedition. Ive read other books by this author, including the first book in the series, and was looking forward to reading this book. Event horizon bluray details confirm no directors cut. Just rewatched event horizon on netflix, and wondered if there was a novel since i enjoy reading a little more than watching. Event horizon series based on movie in the works at amazon. Presents global climate change and its consequences. Everything youve ever wanted to know about a black hole. The event horizon s one way nature is shown by the sharp bend in its line. Storm of magic prologue, a reading of which is recommended though not absolutely essential in order to understand the greater universe within which this story takes place. The novel ties those loose threads together and gives a much more satisfying explanation to the haunting of the event horizon ship though why it doesnt affect starck or cooper is still not addressed with not too unbelievable metaphysics.
It comes, as suddenly alexanderthe elected emperorcalls his people up, abandoning achilles to lead an incompetent remnant. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Our general store feature offers print and e books books by independent authors as well as collectibles and. The series has been renewed for a third season ahead of its secondseason premiere. Beyond the blue event horizon is a science fiction novel by the american writer frederik pohl, a sequel to his 1977 novel gateway and the second book in the. It is not to be confused with the moral event horizon history. Packed with action and intrigue that takes readers across canada and south america, to the moon, and through parallel timelines and universes, one flew over the event horizon is an ambitious novel with enormous scope that is certain to make you question everything you think you know. First there is an extra singularity in the past at the bottom. Beyond the blue event horizon book by frederik pohl. Event horizon publishing group words of wonder worlds of.
Noticeably more intense than the jakarta pandemic and the perseid collapse, event horizon takes you on a wild ride from postapocalyptic boston, to the south of maine. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. While you can read this as a standalone, i dont recommend that as you will be confused with what is. With boston collapsing faster than alex fletcher predicted, his personal rescue mission deep. Despite being called christmas special, this story has nothing to do with. Beyond the blue event horizon by frederik pohl librarything. The ending is somewhat complete as the battle at alex fathers farm concludes against. Sometime in the mid21st century, ship called the event horizon was designed and built by a scientist named dr. All of our books and other products from our four associated imprints are available from this online store. The event horizon is to science fiction what mozart is to music the author draws you into the story with a philosophical and spiritual zest and captures your imagination from the onset of the story. The event horizon is a ship that was built with a core capable of creating a black hole so travel at greater than the speed of light could be attained. Follow the author similar authors to follow event horizon. Achilles, one of the lower class, lives inside a tormented mind a desperate and eager leader, awaiting change.
Covering the lies is the second in the event horizon seriesof contemporary romantic suspense stories. Event horizon just rewatched event horizon on netflix, and wondered if there was a novel since i enjoy reading a little more than watching movies. Smashwords the event horizon a book by nathaniel g sands. The starting premise for beyond the event horizon is a good one although somewhat poorly justified by any sort of explanation of the underpinning science. In the 1981 poll of locus readers locus award it finished second to the snow queen by joan vinge. This story is violent and not for sensitive readers.
Skylar rains sends himself over years into the future and finds an earth devoid of humans and sets out to track down what happened. I have always believed that words hold a certain power, certain magic. Our new event horizon publishing corporateecommerce site is now open for business. Event horizon picks up exactly where book one, the perseid collapse, ended. Some of the characters may already befamiliar to readers, from the talisman series, and the standalones perfectstranger and perfect place. D seven years ago an experimental space vessel disappeared u. It was a finalist for two major annual awards, the 1981 hugo award for best novel and the 1980 nebula award. Beyond the blue event horizon heechee saga, book 2. The term was coined by wolfgang rindler in 1784, john michell proposed that in the vicinity of compact massive objects, gravity can be strong enough that even light cannot escape.
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