Willkommen in Tristopolis, einer Stadt, die ihre Energie aus den Knochen Verstorbener schöpft. Hier beginnt die Geschichte von Polizei-Inspektor Donal Riordan, der eine aufsehenerregende Verschwörung entdeckt, die die Stadt erschüttert.
John Meaney Bücher
John Meaney schafft Erzählungen, die die dunkleren Aspekte der menschlichen Erfahrung erforschen und sich mit Themen wie Gewalt, Paranoia und den psychologischen Folgen extremer Umstände auseinandersetzen. Sein Schreiben zeichnet sich durch einen düsteren Realismus und ein unerbittliches Tempo aus, das den Leser in angespannte, oft klaustrophobische Szenarien eintaucht. Meaney ist ein Meister im Aufbau von Spannung und schildert akribisch die inneren Kämpfe seiner Charaktere, während sie sich sowohl äußeren Bedrohungen als auch ihren eigenen inneren Dämonen stellen. Seine Arbeit bietet einen fesselnden, schonungslosen Blick auf die Widerstandsfähigkeit und Zerbrechlichkeit des menschlichen Geistes unter Druck.
In „Tristopolis“ ist der Tod erst der Beginn Willkommen im siebten Jahrtausend! Willkommen in Tristopolis, der Stadt, die ihre Energie aus den Knochen Verstorbener bezieht! Dies sind die Abenteuer des Polizei-Inspektors Donal Riordan, der einen scheinbaren Routinefall übernimmt: Er soll eine Opernsängerin vor Attentätern beschützen, die es auf die Knochen berühmter Künstler abgesehen haben. Doch bald stellt sich heraus, dass sich dahinter eine Verschwörung verbirgt, die Tristopolis in ihren Grundfesten erschüttert. Mit „Tristopolis“ erschafft John Meaney eine Welt, die es so noch nie zuvor gab: Eine furiose Mischung aus Science-Fiction, Mystery und Thriller, ein Roman, der ein bisher unentdecktes Land betritt.
Tristopolis 1-2
- 2 Bände
Return to the universe of Ragnarok - an epic space opera that pulls together ancient history, the dark events of the twentieth century and the far future. A perfect book for fans of Peter F. Hamilton and Alastair Reynolds.
To Hold Infinity
- 529 Seiten
- 19 Lesestunden
Earth-based biologist Yoshiko travels to the paradise world of Fulgor to see her estranged son, hoping to bridge the gap between them. However Tetsuo is in trouble. He is unwittingly caught in a conspiracy of tech-trafficking and corruption, and in the sinister machinations of the ruling elite.
Absorption
- 416 Seiten
- 15 Lesestunden
The universe is dark. And it is alive. Hard SF Space Opera to rival Peter F. Hamilton.
Paradox
- 540 Seiten
- 19 Lesestunden
The setting is Nulapeiron, a many levelled world of exotic underground cities where the lower classes are literally kept below by a meritocracy of intellectual Lords. Change is forbidden, perhaps impossible: the barely human "Oracles", disconnected from time, provide snapshots from an unalterable, deterministic future. Chaos and uncertainty are dirty words and "I'll be heisenberged" a foul oath. Young hero Tom--brought up in a deep-down bazaar--loses his mother to an Oracle's whim, his father to a cruelly self-fulfilling prediction, and his arm to the Lords' cruel justice. He's primed with hatred and inspired by a biographical dat crystal given to him by an outlawed Pilot who's navigated the now forbidden fract complexities of mu-space. Tom has enough mathematical genius to storm the pyramid of Nulapeiron's high society and perhaps gain power to take revenge- he can also solve the paradox of how to kill an Oracle whose death date is fixe known, and far off in time. Change would become possible ... Meaney's sustained inventiveness continues to dazzle. Paradox may be a little heavy on martial-arts action for some tastes, but the roller-coaster plot is full o unexpected twists, revelations, biotechnological oddities, changes of course a unlikely alliances. Crackling tension continues to the very end.
The Whisper Of Disks: nine tales of wonder
- 284 Seiten
- 10 Lesestunden
"A brilliant, inventive writer" - The Times presents a dazzling collection of stories from award-winning author John Meaney, featuring "The Whisper Of Disks." Explore Ada Lovelace's connection to humanity's cosmic future, a grieving widower's dreams of a parallel world, and a man's covert anti-Nazi efforts in a genetically engineered 1940s. This anthology showcases nine tales of sparkling imagination. PRAISE FOR JOHN MEANEY: “A spectacular writer. He makes SF seem all fresh and new again.” - Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo Award-winning author. The Guardian praises the character of Cumberland, highlighting his portrayal of anger and grief as a masterclass in characterization. Total Sci-Fi notes the thrilling evolution of a missing persons inquiry into a coup against a fascist state, set in a recognizable yet violent extrapolated Britain. The Eloquent Page describes a gripping blend of action and science fiction that hooks readers instantly. BiblioBuffet appreciates the relentless and gripping narrative, balancing personal and political elements. The Times calls "Absorption" the best hard science fiction of the year, noting its excitement and intriguing characters. Terror-Tree.co.uk commends the phenomenal world-building and strong female characters in "Transmission." Starburst Magazine highlights the epic ambitions of "Resonance," emphasizing its credible research. Lastly, The Times describes "Bone Song" as a smart and spooky read tha
The dark matter in the universe is alive and is seeking to pervert human history to its own ends. Its influence has reached back into the dark ages, to the centre of the 3rd Reich and 600 years into the future.
