{"product_id":"9780553391282","title":"Zero World: A Novel","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eHough, Jason M.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDel Rey\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\/31\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003ePublished in rapid succession, Jason M. Hough’s first three novels, \u003ci\u003eThe Darwin Elevator, The Exodus Towers, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e The Plague Forge, \u003c\/i\u003eearned mountains of praise and comparisons to such authors as James S. A. Corey and John Scalzi. Now Hough returns with a riveting near-future spy thriller that combines the adrenaline of a high-octane James Bond adventure with mind-blowing sci-fi speculations worthy of Christopher Nolan’s \u003ci\u003eInception\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Technologically enhanced superspy Peter Caswell has been dispatched on a top-secret assignment unlike any he’s ever faced. A spaceship that vanished years ago has been found, along with the bodies of its murdered crew—save one. Peter’s mission is to find the missing crew member, who fled through what appears to be a tear in the fabric of space. Beyond this mysterious doorway lies an even more confounding reality: a world that seems to be Earth’s twin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Peter discovers that this mirrored world is indeed different from his home, and far more dangerous. Cut off from all support, and with only days to complete his operation, Peter must track his quarry alone on an alien world. But he’s unprepared for what awaits on the planet’s surface, where his skills will be put to the ultimate test—and everything he knows about the universe will be challenged in ways he never could have imagined.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes the complete bonus novella \u003ci\u003eThe Dire Earth,\u003c\/i\u003e a prequel to the bestselling sci-fi adventure \u003ci\u003eThe Darwin Elevator\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eZero World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This is sci-fi writing at its best. I couldn’t put the book down.”\u003cb\u003e—Felicia Day, author of \u003ci\u003eYou’re Never Weird on the Internet (Almost)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An enjoyable read . . . Expect minor whiplash from the frenetic pace.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[A] science fiction [novel that] smashes \u003ci\u003eThe Bourne Identity\u003c\/i\u003e together with \u003ci\u003eThe End of Eternity\u003c\/i\u003e to create a thrilling action rampage that confirms Hough as an important new voice in genre fiction.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“No one has created a multiverse like Jason Hough does in \u003ci\u003eZero World\u003c\/i\u003e. Imagine \u003ci\u003eEternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind\u003c\/i\u003e meets James Bond.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eNew York Journal of Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “A fast-paced cinematic novel full of action . . . Story, character, world building, action—all points are firing on all cylinders here.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBookreporter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Hough has combined all the ingredients of a first-rate sci-fi thriller.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“One hell of an entertaining read. Hough continues to deliver white-knuckle books anchored by unusual and fascinating characters.\u003ci\u003e Zero World \u003c\/i\u003eis a giant cup of pure badassery that secures his place among the finest sci-fi action writers today.”\u003cb\u003e—Kevin Hearne, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the Iron Druid Chronicles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A high-octane blend of science fiction and mystery, \u003ci\u003eZero World\u003c\/i\u003e is a thrill ride that shoots you out of a cannon and doesn’t let up until the very last page.”\u003cb\u003e—Wesley Chu, author of \u003ci\u003eTime Salvager\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Warning: Do not pick up this book if there is anything else you need to do.”\u003cb\u003e—Brian Staveley, author of the Emperor’s Blades series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I just finished \u003ci\u003eZero World\u003c\/i\u003e and there’s only one thing I need to know: How long must I wait for the sequel!?”\u003cb\u003e—Raymond Benson, former James Bond novelist and author of the Black Stiletto series\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Del Rey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43365828722943,"sku":"9780553391282","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9780553391282_s600x595.jpg?v=1782146267","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/de\/products\/9780553391282","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}