Providence by Max Barry (English) Paperback Book

Description: Providence by Max Barry An inventive, speculative adventure and the intimate tale of four people facing their most desperate hour - alone, together, at the edge of the universe.The video changed everything. Before that, we could believe that we were safe. Special. Chosen. We thought the universe was a twinkling ocean of opportunity, waiting to be explored. Afterward, we knew better. Seven years after first contact, Providence Five launches. It is an enormous and deadly warship, built to protect humanity from its greatest ever threat. On board is a crew of just four-tasked with monitoring the ship and reporting the wars progress to a mesmerized global audience by way of social media. But while pursuing the enemy across space, Gilly, Talia, Anders, and Jackson confront the unthinkable: their communications are cut, their ship decreasingly trustworthy and effective. To survive, they must win a fight that is suddenly and terrifyingly real.Providence is Philip K. Dick and William Gibson fueled by pure adrenaline (with a bit of Spielberg and Ridley Scott thrown in.) The brilliant, unstoppable imagination of Max Barry glows on every page of this action-filled yet emotionally resonant tale. It will keep you riveted from first page till last. - Jeffery Deaver, author of The Never Game FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Max Barry is the author of numerous novels, including Jennifer Government, Company, Machine Man, Lexicon and Providence. He is also the developer of the online nation simulation game NationStates. Prior to his writing career, Barry worked at tech giant HP. He lives in Melbourne, Australia, with his wife and two daughters. Review a quirky, character-driven commentary on the mechanisation of conflict and the sheer perversity of human nature - Financial TimesProvidence is a light-hearted thriller with a superbly dark, existential sting in its tail. - The Timesa fast-paced, intelligent military space opera - Guardian Long Description An inventive, speculative adventure and the intimate tale of four people facing their most desperate hour - alone, together, at the edge of the universe. The video changed everything. Before that, we could believe that we were safe. Special. Chosen. We thought the universe was a twinkling ocean of opportunity, waiting to be explored. Afterward, we knew better. Seven years after first contact, Providence Five launches. It is an enormous and deadly warship, built to protect humanity from its greatest ever threat. On board is a crew of just four-tasked with monitoring the ship and reporting the wars progress to a mesmerized global audience by way of social media.But while pursuing the enemy across space, Gilly, Talia, Anders, and Jackson confront the unthinkable: their communications are cut, their ship decreasingly trustworthy and effective. To survive, they must win a fight that is suddenly and terrifyingly real. Providence is Philip K. Dick and William Gibson fueled by pure adrenaline (with a bit of Spielberg and Ridley Scott thrown in.) The brilliant, unstoppable imagination of Max Barry glows on every page of this action-filled yet emotionally resonant tale. It will keep you riveted from first page till last. - Jeffery Deaver, author of The Never Game Review Quote a quirky, character-driven commentary on the mechanisation of conflict and the sheer perversity of human nature - Financial TimesProvidence is a light-hearted thriller with a superbly dark, existential sting in its tail. - The Timesa fast-paced, intelligent military space opera - Guardian Details ISBN0733643019 Author Max Barry Publisher Hachette Australia Year 2020 ISBN-10 0733643019 ISBN-13 9780733643019 Format Paperback Publication Date 2020-03-31 Imprint Hachette Australia Place of Publication Sydney Country of Publication Australia Pages 320 Language English DEWEY 823.92 Audience General NZ Release Date 2020-03-30 AU Release Date 2020-03-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:127119156;

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