m8ui2 [DOWNLOAD] The Medusa Chronicles Online [m8ui2.ebook] The Medusa Chronicles Pdf Free Stephen Baxter, Alastair Reynolds *Download PDF | ePub | DOC | audiobook | ebooks #97813 in eBooks 2016-05-24 2016-05-24File Name: B019DKO3Z0 | File size: 31.Mb Stephen Baxter, Alastair Reynolds : The Medusa Chronicles before purchasing it in order to gage whether or not it would be worth my time, and all praised The Medusa Chronicles: 0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent and Riveting Hard Science fictionBy The Haunted Reading RoomReview: THE MEDUSA CHRONICLES by Stephen Baxter and Alistair ReynoldsCertain special authors inspire and fulfill my love of hard science fiction and of science, including Stephen Baxter, Greg Bear, Peter F. Hamilton, and the late master Arthur C. Clarke. Each of these make science fiction and its science sing.THE MEDUSA CHRONICLES is a sequel to Clarke's novella "A Meeting with Medusa." I so admired Clarke's protagonist Howard Falcon, and his starring role in THE MEDUSA CHRONICLES has intensified my total admiration. Baxter and Reynolds weave a solar-system wide tapestry worthy of Clarke's original vision, wrapping hard science in imaginative ethics and philosophical considerations--on the grand scale.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Fascinating ad always.By Kindle CustomerChildhoods End by A. C. Clarke was my introduction to quality science fiction. It opened my mind to many possibilities. I find a similar experience. Thus, an older brain, coping with scientific advancements, is opened to great imaginationing.The story is premises on multiple sentient species exist on earth. The newest is a type of advanced machine, built to make some independent decisions while working in environments that humans could not endure. Then, by accident, a greater capacity for thinking evolved. This led to conflicts with their human creators. A solar system wide competition for raw resources led to horrific events that severely damaged planets.The ending is quite tantalizing creating hope for another book.Highly recommended for your reading pleasure.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Interesting, thoughtful, cautionary novel on our future.By Konrad UnderkoflerTwo of my favorite authors in one book. I have not read the story it was based on but that is not necessary to fully enjoy it. Given this story spans many normal lifetimes it is a little slow getting started but once underway it flies to an interesting ending. Just enough science is hinted at to be a tiny bit plausible but not hinder the story of man vs machine. It does suggest a difficult future for mankind that unfortunately appears to be very possibly coming true. A sequel to Sir Arthur C. Clarkersquo;s Nebula Awardndash;winning novella ldquo;A Meeting with Medusa,rdquo; this novel continues the thrilling adventure of astronaut Howard Falcon, humanityrsquo;s first explorer of Jupiter from two modern science fiction masters.Howard Falcon almost lost his life in an accident as the first human astronaut to explore the atmosphere of Jupitermdash;and a combination of human ingenuity and technical expertise brought him back. But he is no longer himself. Instead, he has been changed into an augmented human: part man, part machine, and exceptionally capable. With permission from the Clarke Estate, Stephen Baxter and Alastair Reynolds continue this beloved writerrsquo;s enduring vision and have created a fresh story for new readers. The Medusa Chronicles charts Falconrsquo;s journey through the centuries granted by his new body, but always back to mysteries of Jupiter and the changing interaction between humanity and the universe. A compelling read full of incredible action right from the beginning, this is a modern classic in the spirit of 2001 and The Martian. "A worthy sequel to a classic." (Jack McDevitt , Bestselling and Nebula award-winning author of SEEKER and STARHAWK)Two of the most acclaimed contemporary hard SF writers successfully team up in this ambitious epic space opera, spanning almost 800 years, that expands the themes raised by Arthur C. Clarkersquo;s classic 1971 novella, A Meeting with Medusa. Clarkersquo;s hero, Howard Falcon, suffered horrific injuries in an accident in 2080, surviving only by cybernetic surgery; his new abilities led him to a successful search for extraterrestrial life and positioned him to be an ldquo;ambassador... between the creatures of carbon and the creatures of metal.rdquo; That unsought status tests Falcon as, over the centuries, robots begin to become self-aware and seek autonomy. Humankindrsquo;s expansion of its reach beyond Earth provides more opportunity for conflict, and the authors do a superior job of predicting plausible political developments. The novelrsquo;s reach does come at the expense of some psychological depth, but fans of the authorsrsquo; other work wonrsquo;t be disappointed. (Publishers Weekly *STARRED REVIEW* May 2, 2016)"Clearly reverential but never derivative of Clarkersquo;s original work, Baxter and Reynoldsrsquo; respective styles work in near-faultless harmony. A joy to read, itrsquo;s yet another feather in Baxter and Reynoldsrsquo; well-adorned hats." (, SciFiNow)"The Medusa Chronicles is a good old-fashioned SF tale, strong on big ideas and filled with sensa-wunda and magical moments. Therersquo;s even some genuine surprises. Itrsquo;s an ambitious if not audacious thing to try, and Irsquo;ll happily admit that I am a tough critic of anything connected to one of my favourite authors, who inspired me to read science fiction. My main worry before reading was that it would have been a pastiche of one of my heroes, but instead I found a book produced with respect for one of the genrersquo;s most-loved classic authors. nbsp;I therefore think it fitting if I say that I think that Sir Arthur would be pleased by this." (-- SFFWorld)"A surprisingly substantial extension of "A Meeting With Medusa" suggested by chance ldquo;by Alastair Reynolds in the course of a nostalgic email exchangerdquo; with Stephen Baxter, The Medusa Chronicles tells the story of those very centuries, and it ismdash;if yoursquo;ll pardon my hyperbolemdash;frickinrsquo; terrific." (-- Niall Alexander , Tor.com)"The resultsnbsp;are remarkable; Baxter and Reynolds may have been working out of reverencenbsp;for the original story, but this is no mere exercise in nostalgia. It is a breathtaking standalone work, a sci-finbsp;story of rare scope and intelligence, celebrating Clarkersquo;s legacy even as it sets out for new territory." (, BN Sci-Fi Fantasy Blog)"The authors exhibit all the speculative brilliance for which they are individually known. With this book, Baxter and Reynolds honor Clarkersquo;s legacy at the same time as they point the way forward for the continuation of Clarkersquo;s brand of optimistic SF which is no mere wish- fulfillment ldquo;competence pornrdquo; but also a clear-sighted depiction of both the virtues and vices of our species." (Paul Di Filippo , Locus)"A fitting tribute to the original." nbsp; (, Booklist)About the AuthorStephen BaxterStephen Baxter was born in 1957 and has degrees from Cambridge and Southampton. He is the preeminent science fiction writer of his generation. With Terry Pratchett, he as coauthored the Long Earth novels. As a world- renowned bestselling author, Baxter has won many major awards in the UK, US, Germany, and Japan including the British Science Fiction Award (four times), and he has been shortlisted for the Hugo Award (six nominations), the Arthur C. Clarke Award (seven nominations), and has been awarded the John W. Campbell Memorial Award, the Philip K. Dick Award, and the Theodore Sturgeon Award. He lives in Northumberland with his wife.Alastair ReynoldsAlastair Reynolds was born in Barry, South Wales, in 1966. He studied at Newcastle and St. Andrews Universities and has a PhD in astronomy. He stopped working as an astrophysicist for the European Space Agency to become a full-time writer. Reynolds is a bestselling author and has been awarded the British Science Fiction award, along with being shortlisted for the Hugo Award, the Arthur C. Clarke Award, the John W. Campbell Memorial Award, the Theodore Sturgeon Award, and the Locus Award.Excerpt. copy; Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.The Medusa Chronicles 1 The waves of the midwinter ocean crashed against the hull and spat their foam over the railings around the bow. They might as well have been dashing against cliffs for all the difference it made to the great ship. On deck there was not a trace of the swell, not a trace of rocking. The Sam Shore felt as solid and still as if it were anchored to the seabed. So what was wrong? Falconrsquo;s eyes swept to port and starboard. Zoom and focus. Machines frolicked in the grey waters, their pale white bodies easily mistaken for living things. Track and enhance. The sleek forms, each a few metres long and equipped with cameras, grabber arms and miniaturised sonar pods, swam gracefully alongside the tremendous hull. At times they came alarmingly close, and Falcon wondered how safe such activity could be, given the choppiness of the sea. What if they collided with the carrierrsquo;s hull? The safety of President Jayasuriya was at stakenbsp;.nbsp;.nbsp;. ldquo;Whale watching, are we, Howard?rdquo; Falcon turned with some reluctance, the balloon wheels of his undercarriage slipping on the damp deck. But human company, after all, was why he was here; not even Howard Falcon was reclusive enough to turn down an invitation from the World President to join her for New Year on the worldrsquo;s largest cruise ship. Especially not this New Year, the birth of the twenty-second century. And he wasnrsquo;t surprised to see who had found him, with no less than the Captain in tow.