Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} The Daedalus Incident by Michael J. Martinez Tor.com. Science fiction. Fantasy. The universe. And related subjects. Sailing To Ganymede: The Daedalus Incident by Michael J. Martinez. The Daedalus Incident by Michael J. Martinez offers two separate and wildly different storylines. The first one takes place in 2132, when a seemingly impossible earthquake on Mars sets off a chain of even stranger events. The second one is set in 1779 on the HMS Daedalus, which is just departing Portsmouth on a course set for Jupiter, where it will assist in the blockade of the Ganymedean city New York. Guess which one of those two storylines drew my attention, when I saw a plot summary of this novel? The Daedalus Incident is an interesting SF/fantasy hybrid. The 1779 section is incredibly bizarre and fascinating, starting off on what feels like a period-realistic ship of the British Navy in an alternate universe that shares its politics and economics with the end of our 18th Century but in which sailing vessels can navigate outer space and most planets and moons seem to have a breathable atmosphere. It feels a bit like Naomi Novik’s Temeraire novels, in which the Napoleonic Wars are changed completely by the addition of an Air Force comprised of dragons, but Michael J. Martinez takes the idea a lot farther. The main character of this section of the novel is Lieutenant Weatherby, a newly-minted young officer in His Majesty’s forces. Most chapters begin and/or end with a section of Weatherby’s journals, which are odd texts to read because he considers sailing between the stars on an otherwise relatively period-authentic ship (give or take a few additions that allow them to move in three dimensions, much like the “windships” in Bradley Beaulieu’s Lays of Anuskaya trilogy) such a normal activity. Unfortunately I found Weatherby a bit bland as a character; for most of the 1779 section of the novel, I was much more intrigued by the setting than the characters. The section set in 2132 is, oddly, more or less the opposite. The setting is a bit bland, especially when compared to the other one: a joint military/corporate-run mining base on Mars—a regular version of Mars, that is, set in our universe, sans breathable atmosphere and accessible only by good old-fashioned spaceships. There are no interplanetary sailing vessels or rebelling British colonies on Jovian moons. For all intents and purposes, it’s a fairly standard science fiction setting, at least until a seemingly impossible Martian earthquake sets off that part of the plot. However, balancing things out, the characters in the 2132 section are much more interesting, especially Shaila Jain, a no-nonsense military officer who much like Weatherby finds herself confronted by unimaginable events but who, unlike her counterpart in 1779, doesn’t care much about convention and military hierarchy. She makes up for the blandness of the other plotline’s characters all by herself. The supporting cast in this section of the novel is, for the most part, a bit stronger too, although a few of them occasionally give off a David Weber-like standard military SF vibe. As you’d expect, the two plots eventually do connect, but it takes until the midway point of the novel for that to happen. Until then, reading The Daedalus Incident feels very much like reading alternating chapters from two separate and very different novels—one a near future SF story in a fairly recognizable Martian setting, the other a bizarre version of Master and Commander in space. The sheer amount of contrast between the stories creates an interesting sort of tension for the reader: you simply want to know where all of this is going and how it’s going to connect. It also helps that Michael J. Martinez manages to keep both plots moving along at a brisk pace. This is a fast-paced and smooth read from the very beginning, and towards the end Martinez builds up the suspense and urgency like a pro. The actual resolution may raise some eyebrows, and there’s some clunky dialogue here and there, especially in the 2132 section between Jain and her all-too-obvious future romantic interest Stephane, but aside from that it’s all smooth sailing, especially for a debut. The Daedalus Incident is a true genre-bender. It mixes alchemy, quantum physics, and historical figures in ways you haven’t seen before. I’m not saying which historical figures, by the way, because discovering that is part of the fun, but let’s just say that some of them open the door for some potentially fascinating sequels. The Daedalus Incident isn’t perfect, but it’s adventurous, original, and a blast to read. Publication Note: It’s unfortunate that this well-executed debut by Michael J. Martinez was scheduled to be published right when the financial situation at Night Shade Books became untenable. Because of this, its original publication date has been pushed back. As of right now, the ebook is expected to be available in early July, with a print version to follow soon. Meanwhile, the author is posting long excerpts of a prequel novella entitled The Gravity of the Affair on his site. Stefan Raets reads and reviews science fiction and fantasy whenever he isn’t distracted by less important things like eating and sleeping. You can find him on Twitter, and his website is Far Beyond Reality. ISBN 13: 9781597804721. The Daedalus Incident: Book One of the Daedalus Series. Martinez, Michael J. This specific ISBN edition is currently not available. Mars is supposed to be dead. Bizarre quakes are rumbling over the long-dormant tectonic plates of the planet, disrupting its trillion-dollar mining operations and driving scientists past the edges of theory and reason. However, when rocks shake off their ancient dust and begin to roll seemingly of their own volition carving canals as they converge to form a towering structure amid the ruddy terrain, Lt. Jain and her JSC team realize that their routine geological survey of a Martian cave system is anything but. The only clues they have stem from the emissions of a mysterious blue radiation, and a 300-year-old journal that is writing itself. Lt. Thomas Weatherby of His Majesty’s Royal Navy is an honest 18th-century man, doing his part for King and Country aboard the HMS Daedalus, a frigate sailing the high seas between continents and the immense Void between the Known Worlds. With the aid of his fierce captain, a drug-addled alchemist, and a servant girl with a remarkable past, Weatherby must track a great and powerful mystic, who has embarked upon a sinister quest to upset the balance of the planets the consequences of which may reach far beyond the Solar System, threatening the very fabric of space itself. Skyhorse Publishing, under our Night Shade and Talos imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of titles for readers interested in science fiction (space opera, time travel, hard SF, alien invasion, near-future dystopia), fantasy (grimdark, sword and sorcery, contemporary urban fantasy, steampunk, alternative history), and horror (zombies, vampires, and the occult and supernatural), and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller, a national bestseller, or a Hugo or Nebula award-winner, we are committed to publishing quality books from a diverse group of authors. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. Michael J Martinez: After nearly 20 years of writing other peoples’ stories as a journalist and professional writer, including stints at ABCNEWS.com and The Associated Press, Michael J. Martinez decided he’d try his hand at telling his own tales. So far, it’s worked out better than he thought. "Martinez's debut is a triumph of genre-blending. With a cast of superbly drawn characters, Martinez's title is a mesmerizing tale of two universes that briefly cross paths, leaving both worlds forever changed." -- Library Journal (starred review, SF/F Debut of the Month. "The HMS Daedalus sails a ballsy, brilliant and at times breathtaking universe and you get to tag along for the ride. I can't speak highly enough of what the author has created here" -- Fantasy Faction. ". a story that is plain good fun and adventure and that does not get bogged down into complexities of the world. A highly recommended debut." -- The Founding Fields. "This is a fast-paced and smooth read from the very beginning, and towards the end Martinez builds up the suspense and urgency like a pro. adventurous, original, and a blast to read." -- Tor.com. ". an ambitious and fun romp. entertaining and fun to read and despite its delays in publication, I hope it reaches its deserved audience, and that the author has the opportunity to explore the universe of the Daedalus , especially, much further." -- SFSignal. The Daedalus Incident. The good folks at io9.com posted an excerpt here. Check it out! Now available in print, ebook and audiobook! Mars is supposed to be dead…a fact Lt. Shaila Jain of the Joint Space Command is beginning to doubt in a bad way. Freak quakes are rumbling over the long-dormant tectonic plates of the planet, disrupting its lucrative mining operations and driving scientists past the edges of theory and reason. However, when rocks shake off their ancient dust and begin to roll—seemingly of their own volition—carving canals as they converge to form a towering structure amid the ruddy terrain, Lt. Jain and her JSC team realize that their routine geological survey of a Martian cave system is anything but. The only clues they have stem from the emissions of a mysterious blue radiation — and, inexplicably, a 300- year-old journal. Lt. Thomas Weatherby of His Majesty’s Royal Navy is an honest 18th-century man of modest beginnings, doing his part for King and Country aboard HMS Daedalus , a frigate sailing the high seas between continents…and the immense Void between the Known Worlds. Across the Solar System and among its colonies—rife with plunder and alien slave trade—through dire battles fraught with strange alchemy, nothing much can shake his resolve. But events are transpiring to change all that. With the aid of his fierce captain, a drug-addled alchemist, and a servant girl with a remarkable past, Weatherby must track a great and powerful mystic, who has embarked upon a sinister quest to upset the balance of the planets—the consequences of which may reach far beyond the Solar System, threatening the very fabric of space itself. Set sail among the stars with this uncanny tale, where adventure awaits, and dimensions collide! Advance praise for The Daedalus Incident: “A clever blend of genres that builds up to a fantastic, adventure filled ending.” — Jason M. Hough, author of The Darwin Elevator. “ The Daedalus Incident is Master & Commander by way of Spelljammer smashed into an effortlessly believable 22nd century Martian mining project. Tremendous fun.” — Michael R. Underwood, author of Geekomancy and Celebromancy. For a heap of reviews, click here. Where to find The Daedalus Incident. The Daedalus Incident is now available in print and ebook on the following U.S. sites: In Canada, check out: In the U.K., the book’s available on: And look! It’s gone global! (Germany – English only) (India) (South Africa) (Australia) As other vendors make the book available, I’ll be adding them here. And please don’t forget your local, independent bookstore when considering any book purchase! And you can buy the audiobook, too! Why strain your eyes when you can have two trained voice actors read it to you instead? Surf over to Audible’s Daedalus page and order today! The Daedalus Incident. Bizarre quakes are rumbling over the long-dormant tectonic plates of the planet, disrupting its trillion-dollar mining operations and driving scientists past the edges of theory and reason. However, when rocks shake off their ancient dust and begin to roll​seemingly of their own volition​carving canals as they converge to form a towering structure amid the ruddy terrain, Lt. Jain and her JSC team realize that their routine geological survey of a Martian cave system is anything but. The only clues they have stem from the emissions of a mysterious blue radiation, and a 300-year-old journal that is writing itself. Lt. Thomas Weatherby of His Majesty’s Royal Navy is an honest 18th-century man, doing his part for King and Country aboard the HMS Daedalus, a frigate sailing the high seas between continents and the immense Void between the Known Worlds. With the aid of his fierce captain, a drug-addled alchemist, and a servant girl with a remarkable past, Weatherby must track a great and powerful mystic, who has embarked upon a sinister quest to upset the balance of the planets​the consequences of which may reach far beyond the Solar System, threatening the very fabric of space itself. Skyhorse Publishing, under our Night Shade and Talos imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of titles for readers interested in science fiction (space opera, time travel, hard SF, alien invasion, near-future dystopia), fantasy (grimdark, sword and sorcery, contemporary urban fantasy, steampunk, alternative history), and horror (zombies, vampires, and the occult and supernatural), and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller, a national bestseller, or a Hugo or Nebula award-winner, we are committed to publishing quality books from a diverse group of authors. ISBN 13: 9781597808583. The Daedalus Incident: Book One of the Daedalus Series. Martinez, Michael J. This specific ISBN edition is currently not available. Bizarre earthquakes are rumbling over the long-dormant tectonic plates of the planet, disrupting its trillion-dollar mining operations and driving scientists past the edges of theory and reason. However, when rocks shake off their ancient dust and begin to roll seemingly of their own volition carving canals as they converge to form a towering structure amid the ruddy terrain, Lt. Jain and her JSC team realize that their routine geological survey of a Martian cave system is anything but. The only clues they have stem from the emissions of a mysterious blue radiation, and a 300-year- old journal that is writing itself. Lt. Thomas Weatherby of His Majesty’s Royal Navy is an honest 18th-century man of modest beginnings, doing his part for King and Country aboard the HMS Daedalus, a frigate sailing the high seas between continents . . . and the immense Void between the Known Worlds. Across the Solar System and among its colonies rife with plunder and alien slave trade through dire battles fraught with strange alchemy, nothing much can shake his resolve. But events are transpiring to change all that. With the aid of his fierce captain, a drug-addled alchemist, and a servant girl with a remarkable past, Weatherby must track a great and powerful mystic, who has embarked upon a sinister quest to upset the balance of the planets the consequences of which may reach far beyond the Solar System, threatening the very fabric of space itself. Set sail among the stars with this uncanny tale, where adventure awaits, and dimensions collide! Skyhorse Publishing, under our Night Shade and Talos imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of titles for readers interested in science fiction (space opera, time travel, hard SF, alien invasion, near-future dystopia), fantasy (grimdark, sword and sorcery, contemporary urban fantasy, steampunk, alternative history), and horror (zombies, vampires, and the occult and supernatural), and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller, a national bestseller, or a Hugo or Nebula award-winner, we are committed to publishing quality books from a diverse group of authors. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. Michael J. Martinez is the author of The Daedalus Incident , the first installment in the Daedalus trilogy. A journalist and professional writer by trade, Martinez lives with his wife and daughter in northern New Jersey. "Genre bending often come at great peril, but Martinez pulls it off with an assurance that makes all the pieces slot together perfectly." Buzzfeed.com , "The 14 Greatest Science Fiction Books of the Year" (2013) "Martinez's debut is a triumph of genre-blending. With a cast of superbly drawn characters, Martinez's title is a mesmerizing tale of two universes that briefly cross paths, leaving both worlds forever changed." Library Journal (starred review, SF/F Debut of the Month), included in Best Books 2013: SF/Fantasy end-of-year wrap-up. ". an ambitious and fun romp. entertaining and fun to read and despite its delays in publication, I hope it reaches its deserved audience, and that the author has the opportunity to explore the universe of the Daedalus, especially, much further." SFSignal. "A true genre bender. It mixes alchemy, quantum physics, and historical figures in ways you haven’t seen before. [. ] adventurous, original, and a blast to read." Tor.com. 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But events are transpiring to change all that.With the aid of his fierce captain, a drug-addled alchemist, and a servant girl with a remarkable past, Weatherby must track a great and powerful mystic, who has embarked upon a sinister quest to upset the balance of the planets the consequences of which may reach far beyond the Solar System, threatening the very fabric of space itself.Set sail among the stars with this uncanny tale, where adventure awaits, and dimensions collide!Skyhorse Publishing, under our Night Shade and Talos imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of titles for readers interested in science fiction (space opera, time travel, hard SF, alien invasion, near-future dystopia), fantasy (grimdark, sword and sorcery, contemporary urban fantasy, steampunk, alternative history), and horror (zombies, vampires, and the occult and supernatural), and much more. 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