A “spectacularly smart space opera” that follows Ancestral Night in the Hugo Award–winning author’s White Space duology (Publishers Weekly, starred review).
Meet Doctor Jens.
She hasn’t had a decent cup of coffee in fifteen years. Her workday begins when she jumps out of perfectly good space ships and continues with developing treatments for sick alien species she’s never seen before. She loves her life. Even without the coffee.
But Dr. Jens is about to discover an astonishing mystery: two ships, one ancient and one new, locked in a deadly embrace. The crew is suffering from an unknown ailment and the shipmind is trapped in an inadequate body, much of her memory pared away.
Unfortunately, Dr. Jens can’t resist a mystery and she begins doing some digging. She has no idea that she’s about to discover horrifying and life-changing truths.
Written in Elizabeth Bear’s signature “rollicking, suspenseful, and sentimental” (Publishers Weekly) style, Machine is a fresh and electrifying space opera that you won’t be able to put down.
“Intelligently plotted and executed with flair, Machine is a taut sci-fi mystery thriller that eschews popcorn movie theatrics for immersive environments and memorable characters.” —Scott Whitmore, author of Green Zulu 51
“Ideal for fans of C. J. Cherryh, Ann Leckie, and Iain M. Banks.” —Booklist
“An intricately plotted fusion of science fiction adventure and conspiratorial mystery.” —Kirkus Reviews
“This fascinating read is perfect for [fans of Star Trek’s] Dr. Crusher.” —StarTrek.com
ASIN : B084G9NDQJ
Publisher : Gallery/Saga Press (October 6, 2020)
Publication date : October 6, 2020
Language : English
File size : 3054 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe
Print length : 495 pages
Customers say
Customers find the intellectual depth remarkable and evident. They also describe the writing style as compelling and beautifully written. Readers say the plot is extremely engaging. However, some find the difficulty tedious and the content boring. Opinions are mixed on the characters, with some finding them relatable and others saying they lack personality.
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