Lightless (The Lightless Trilogy)

Lightless (The Lightless Trilogy)

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BUZZFEED AND KIRKUS REVIEWS â€¢Â With deeply moving human drama, nail-biting suspenseâ€”and bold speculation informed by a degree in physicsâ€”C. A. Higgins spins a riveting science fiction debut guaranteed to catapult readers beyond their expectations.
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Serving aboard the Ananke, an experimental military spacecraft launched by the ruthless organization that rules Earth and its solar system, computer scientist Althea has established an intense emotional bondâ€”not with any of her crewmates, but with the shipâ€™s electronic systems, which speak more deeply to her analytical mind than human feelings do. But when a pair of fugitive terrorists gain access to the Ananke, Althea must draw upon her heart and soul for the strength to defend her beloved ship.
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While one of the saboteurs remains at large somewhere on board, his captured partnerâ€”the enigmatic Ivanâ€”may prove to be more dangerous. The perversely fascinating criminal whose silver tongue is his most effective weapon has long evaded the authoritiesâ€™ most relentless surveillanceâ€”and kept the truth about his methods and motives well hidden.
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As the shipâ€™s systems begin to malfunction and the claustrophobic atmosphere is increasingly poisoned by distrust and suspicion, it falls to Althea to penetrate the prisonerâ€™s layers of intrigue and deception before all is lost. But when the true nature of Ivanâ€™s mission is exposed, it will change Althea foreverâ€”if it doesnâ€™t kill her first.

Praise for Lightless
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â€œGripping . . . sci-fi flavored with a hint of thriller.â€â€”New York Daily News
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â€œ[A] measured, lovely science-fiction debut [that is] more psychological thriller . . . contained, disciplined, tense . . . The plot is compulsive. . . . Lightless is the first of a planned series, and you canâ€™t help looking forward to learning whatâ€™s next.â€â€”The New York Times

â€œLightless is full of suspense and fun as hell to read.â€â€”BuzzFeed

â€œAbsolutely brilliant . . . This is science fiction as it is meant to be done: scientific concepts wedded to and built upon human ideals.â€â€”Seanan McGuire, New York Times bestselling author of the October Daye series

â€œThe stakes in this story are highâ€”life and death, rebellion and betrayalâ€”and debut novelist Higgins continually ratchets up the tension. . . . A suspenseful, emotional story that asks plenty of big questions about identity and freedom, this is a debut not to be missed.â€â€”Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

â€œA taut, suspenseful read.â€â€”Tech Times

â€œLightless is an exercise in lighting a very slow fuse and building the tension to an unbearable pitch while making us guess just how apocalyptic the ultimate explosion will be. . . . It is a high-wire act, a wonderment, and a fine accomplishment from a name weâ€™ll be seeing again.â€â€”Sci Fi

From the Hardcover edition.
Country USA
Brand BALLANTINE GROUP
Manufacturer Del Rey
Binding Paperback
Color Black
ReleaseDate 2016-07-26
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780553394443

Country	USA
Brand	BALLANTINE GROUP
Manufacturer	Del Rey
Binding	Paperback
Color	Black
ReleaseDate	2016-07-26
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780553394443

Lightless (The Lightless Trilogy)

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