Tento autor skúma hranice ľudskej identity a kolektívneho vedomia, často prostredníctvom inovatívnych vedeckofantastických konceptov. Jeho próza siaha od poviedok až po romány, pričom skúma, ako technológie a zdieľané myšlienky môžu pretvoriť individuálnu a skupinovú skúsenosť. Prostredníctvom pútavého rozprávania sa autor snaží odhaliť hlbšie pravdy o tom, čo znamená byť človekom v neustále sa meniacom svete.
Apollo Papadopulos is in training to become the captain of the starship Consensus. Strom, Meda, Quant, Manuel, and Moira are a pod genetically engineered to work as one and to be able to communicate non-verbally. As a rare quintet, much relies on the successful training of Apollo, but as accidents occur, the pod members struggle just to survive.
The arrival of John's doppelgänger thrusts him into a chaotic adventure as he is drawn into a multiverse, leaving his ordinary life behind. With a broken device that prevents his return home, he navigates through various worlds, each filled with its own mysteries. As he seeks to repair the device and reclaim his life, John must confront the challenges and secrets of the new universe he inhabits, leading to a transformative journey of self-discovery and resilience.
The collection showcases Paul Melko's finest science fiction stories, featuring notable works like "Ten Sigmas" and "Singletons in Love," both recognized in The Year's Best Science Fiction anthology. It also includes "Walls of the Universe," a finalist for prestigious awards such as the Nebula, Hugo, and Sturgeon in 2007. Additionally, several stories expand on the universe established in his debut novel, Singularity's Ring, enriching the reader's experience with interconnected themes and imaginative concepts.
Ein faszinierendes Science-Fiction-Abenteuer, in dem nach dem Verschwinden von 90% der Menschheit ein riesiger künstlicher Ring um die Erde entsteht. Die verbliebenen Menschen werden genetisch zu neuen Einheiten vereint, darunter Apollo Papadopulos, der aus fünf Teenagern besteht und menschliches Verhalten erlernen soll.