NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Jason M. Houghâs pulse-pounding debut combines the drama, swagger, and vivid characters of Joss Whedonâs Firefly with the talent of sci-fi author John Scalzi.
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In the mid-23rd century, Darwin, Australia, stands as the last human city on Earth. The world has succumbed to an alien plague, with most of the population transformed into mindless, savage creatures. The planetâs refugees flock to Darwin, where a space elevatorâcreated by the architects of this apocalypse, the Buildersâemits a plague-suppressing aura.
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Skyler Luiken has a rare immunity to the plague. Backed by an international crew of fellow âimmunes,â he leads missions into the dangerous wasteland beyond the auraâs edge to find the resources Darwin needs to stave off collapse. But when the Elevator starts to malfunction, Skyler is tappedâalong with the brilliant scientist, Dr. Tania Sharmaâto solve the mystery of the failing alien technology and save the ragged remnants of humanity.
Praise for The Darwin Elevator
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âA hell of a fun book.ââJames S. A. Corey, New York Times bestselling author of Abaddonâs Gate
â[Jason M.] Houghâs first novel combines the rapid-fire action and memorable characters associated with Joss Whedonâs short-lived Firefly TV series with the accessibility and scientific acumen of [James S. A.] Coreyâs âExpanseâ series.ââLibrary Journal (starred review)
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âThe best part about alien stories is their mystery, and Jason Hough understands that like no other. Full of compelling characters and thick with tension, The Darwin Elevator delivers both despair and hope along with a gigantic dose of wonder. Itâs a brilliant debut, and Hough can take my money whenever he writes anything from now on.ââKevin Hearne, New York Times bestselling author of The Iron Druid Chronicles
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âNewcomer Hough displays a talent for imaginative plotting and realistic dialogue, and the brisk pacing and cliffhanger ending will keep readers enthralled and eagerly awaiting the next installment.ââPublishers Weekly
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âJason M. Hough does a great job with this huge story. The world of Darwin and the Elevator is deliciously complex and satisfying. Skyler, Tania, and all the other characters are delightfully drawn and fun to spend time with. . . . The story unfolds with just the right balance of high adventure, espionage, humor, and emotional truth. . . . As soon as you finish, youâll want more.ââAnalog
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âA debut novel unlike any other . . . This is something special. Something iconic. The Darwin Elevator is full of majesty and wonder, mystery and mayhem, colorful characters and insidious schemes.ââSF Signal
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âFun, action-packed and entertaining . . . a sure contender for science fiction debut of the year!ââPatâs Fantasy Hotlist
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âClaustrophobic, intense, and satisfying . . . I couldnât put this book down. The Darwin Elevator depicts a terrifying world, suspends it from a delicate thread, and forces you to read with held breath as you anticipate the inevitable fall.ââHugh Howey, New York Times bestselling author of Wool
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