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Die kosmische Schmiede #1
The Factory of God
When the fate of humanity lies in the hands of an impostor.
In a small observatory in the southwestern United States, astronomer Celia discovers strange goings-on during a routine survey of the LDN 63 dark cloud. Everything here seems to be happening far faster than science would have it. But no one believes her, because she has already made a supposedly groundbreaking discovery once – with the help of falsified data.
Celia The dark cloud is her best chance to win back her career and her life. That's why she unswervingly embarks on a journey to the end of her imagination. She must unlock the secret of the "Factory of God," no matter what the cost – but what if it goes beyond her horizons, those of science, and those of all humanity?
The story of an all-transforming discovery.
In a small observatory in the southwestern United States, astronomer Celia discovers strange goings-on during a routine survey of the LDN 63 dark cloud. Everything here seems to be happening far faster than science would have it. But no one believes her, because she has already made a supposedly groundbreaking discovery once – with the help of falsified data.
Celia The dark cloud is her best chance to win back her career and her life. That's why she unswervingly embarks on a journey to the end of her imagination. She must unlock the secret of the "Factory of God," no matter what the cost – but what if it goes beyond her horizons, those of science, and those of all humanity?
The story of an all-transforming discovery.
- GenresScience FictionAudiobook
328 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 30, 2022
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About the author
Brandon Q. Morris
133 books466 followersBrandon Q. Morris is a physicist and space specialist. He has long been concerned with space issues, both professionally and privately and while he wanted to become an astronaut, he had to stay on Earth for a variety of reasons. He is particularly fascinated by the "what if” and through his books he aims to share compelling hard science fiction stories that could actually happen, and someday may happen. Morris is the author of several best-selling science fiction novels.
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May 3, 2023
Ratz fatz durchgehört.
Jetzt brauche ich Teil zwei.
🤭 Der Autor meinte, der kommt (Hörbuch) die Tage in den Handel.
Ich will weiter in die Tiefen des Weltalls vordringen 💫🚀🪐
Jetzt brauche ich Teil zwei.
🤭 Der Autor meinte, der kommt (Hörbuch) die Tage in den Handel.
Ich will weiter in die Tiefen des Weltalls vordringen 💫🚀🪐
January 12, 2025
Tolle Hard Science Fiction. Hat mir richtig gut gefallen.
Freu mich auf den nächsten Teil. Vor allem bin ich gespannt, wie sich das mit den großen sechs (KI's) weiter entwickelt.
Und dann geht es auch endlich tiefer ins All! Ein blinder Kapitän, das kannste dir nicht ausdenken:)
Freu mich auf den nächsten Teil. Vor allem bin ich gespannt, wie sich das mit den großen sechs (KI's) weiter entwickelt.
Und dann geht es auch endlich tiefer ins All! Ein blinder Kapitän, das kannste dir nicht ausdenken:)
December 28, 2022
Ich habe zu diesem Band gegriffen, weil ich schon mal einen Roman mit dem gleichen Titel gelesen habe und der hat sich in meinem Gedächtnis fest verankert, nämlich der hervorragende Roman von Greg Bear
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Brandon Q. Morris Roman hat jedoch nichts mit dem Inhalt des Bear-Romans zu tun, es ist der Auftakt einer Trilogie, die in Morris Future History eingebettet ist. (Enceladus, Proxima, Proxima Logbücher, etc.)
Eine Gescheiterte Astronomin (wurde bei einem Paper von ihr mit gefälschten Daten erwischt) entdeckt mit Hilfe eines drittrangigen Teleskops in einer Dunkelwolke merkwürdige Vorgänge, die nicht mit dem gängigen astrophysikalischen Weltbild vereinbar sind. Da ihr in der wissenschaftlichen Welt wegen ihrer Vorgeschichte keiner mehr glaubt, ist sie darauf angewiesen, um an Teleskop-Zeit auf besseren Instrumenten heranzukommen, auf zweifelhafte Verbündete zuzugreifen. Einem katholischen Pfarrer, der den Glauben an Gott verloren hat und der hofft, über die Vorgänge in der Dunkelwolke, wieder an Gott glauben zu können. Ein blinder Raumschiff-Kapitän, der in finanziellen Schwierigkeiten steckt, und eine KI, die brennend daran interessiert ist, herauszufinden, was sich in der Dunkelwolke tut...
Dieser erste Band dient dazu, die Protagonisten kennenzulernen, deren Weltsicht und als Vorbereitung zu einer Reise zu dieser "Schmiede Gottes". Ich fand den Band gar nicht so schlecht, nachdem ich Probleme mit den letzten Arbeiten des Autors hatte. Es ist spannend, die Akteure fand ich gut gezeichnet und sie sind sympathisch charakterisiert, Der Weltenbau ist glaubwürdig und die Technologie ist nachvollziehbar...
Bin gespannt auf die beiden Fortsetzungen...
.Brandon Q. Morris Roman hat jedoch nichts mit dem Inhalt des Bear-Romans zu tun, es ist der Auftakt einer Trilogie, die in Morris Future History eingebettet ist. (Enceladus, Proxima, Proxima Logbücher, etc.)
Eine Gescheiterte Astronomin (wurde bei einem Paper von ihr mit gefälschten Daten erwischt) entdeckt mit Hilfe eines drittrangigen Teleskops in einer Dunkelwolke merkwürdige Vorgänge, die nicht mit dem gängigen astrophysikalischen Weltbild vereinbar sind. Da ihr in der wissenschaftlichen Welt wegen ihrer Vorgeschichte keiner mehr glaubt, ist sie darauf angewiesen, um an Teleskop-Zeit auf besseren Instrumenten heranzukommen, auf zweifelhafte Verbündete zuzugreifen. Einem katholischen Pfarrer, der den Glauben an Gott verloren hat und der hofft, über die Vorgänge in der Dunkelwolke, wieder an Gott glauben zu können. Ein blinder Raumschiff-Kapitän, der in finanziellen Schwierigkeiten steckt, und eine KI, die brennend daran interessiert ist, herauszufinden, was sich in der Dunkelwolke tut...
Dieser erste Band dient dazu, die Protagonisten kennenzulernen, deren Weltsicht und als Vorbereitung zu einer Reise zu dieser "Schmiede Gottes". Ich fand den Band gar nicht so schlecht, nachdem ich Probleme mit den letzten Arbeiten des Autors hatte. Es ist spannend, die Akteure fand ich gut gezeichnet und sie sind sympathisch charakterisiert, Der Weltenbau ist glaubwürdig und die Technologie ist nachvollziehbar...
Bin gespannt auf die beiden Fortsetzungen...
August 5, 2025
Diese Serie war... viel. Ist viel!
Die Welt ist unserer so nah und doch so anderes. Und anders ist nur anders, nicht gut nicht schlecht. Sowohl die großen 6 als auch die Menschlichen waren zu jedem Zeitpunkt spannend. Ein Pilzraumschiff der die Erde rettet, ein Wartungsroboter der eine Legion anführt und eine Menge kosmischer Schafe die alles fressen, was sie nicht frisst. Wann immer ich dachte die Geschichte vorausahnen zu können, bewies der Autor dass er deutlich bessere Ideen hatte.
Die Welt ist unserer so nah und doch so anderes. Und anders ist nur anders, nicht gut nicht schlecht. Sowohl die großen 6 als auch die Menschlichen waren zu jedem Zeitpunkt spannend. Ein Pilzraumschiff der die Erde rettet, ein Wartungsroboter der eine Legion anführt und eine Menge kosmischer Schafe die alles fressen, was sie nicht frisst. Wann immer ich dachte die Geschichte vorausahnen zu können, bewies der Autor dass er deutlich bessere Ideen hatte.
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April 14, 2023Book Review:
The Factory of God: Hard Science Fiction Kindle Edition
by Brandon Q. Morris (Author)
I found it interesting that Herr Morris mentioned Eridu. Eridu (Sumerian: eridugki; Akkadian: irîtu) was a Sumerian city located at Tell Abu Shahrain (Arabic;) an archaeological site in southern Mesopotamia. Eridu was long considered the earliest city in southern Mesopotamia. Located 12 kilometers southwest of Ur, Eridu was the southernmost of a conglomeration of Sumerian cities that grew around temples, almost in sight of one another. These buildings were made of mud brick and built on top of one another. With the temples growing upward and the village growing outward, a larger city was built. In Sumerian mythology, Eridu was originally the home of Enki, later known by the Akkadians as Ea, who was considered to have founded the city. His temple was called E-Abzu, as Enki was believed to live in Abzu, an aquifer from which all life was believed to stem.
Herr Morris also mentioned Cortana, Microsoft’s personal productivity assistant which came out in 2014. I used it on my Windows 10 computer.
It is such a pleasure to read science fiction novels written by a man of science. I have read most of Morris’ novels and have a goal of reading all of them as soon as they are published.
The Factory of God: Hard Science Fiction Kindle Edition
by Brandon Q. Morris (Author)
I found it interesting that Herr Morris mentioned Eridu. Eridu (Sumerian: eridugki; Akkadian: irîtu) was a Sumerian city located at Tell Abu Shahrain (Arabic;) an archaeological site in southern Mesopotamia. Eridu was long considered the earliest city in southern Mesopotamia. Located 12 kilometers southwest of Ur, Eridu was the southernmost of a conglomeration of Sumerian cities that grew around temples, almost in sight of one another. These buildings were made of mud brick and built on top of one another. With the temples growing upward and the village growing outward, a larger city was built. In Sumerian mythology, Eridu was originally the home of Enki, later known by the Akkadians as Ea, who was considered to have founded the city. His temple was called E-Abzu, as Enki was believed to live in Abzu, an aquifer from which all life was believed to stem.
Herr Morris also mentioned Cortana, Microsoft’s personal productivity assistant which came out in 2014. I used it on my Windows 10 computer.
It is such a pleasure to read science fiction novels written by a man of science. I have read most of Morris’ novels and have a goal of reading all of them as soon as they are published.
September 13, 2025
Widać, że autor wie o czym pisze. Mówię tu o całym aspekcie mgławicy. Czułam się jakbym słuchała fabularną książkę popularnonaukową.
Ten ksiądz i cały ten wątek. Trochę nie wiem po co on nam. Mam też problem z tym, że jedna z postaci jest chyba niewidoma. Tak chyba, bo to wybrzmiewa dopiero po 90% książki. Mamy dwóch bohaterów, którzy mają podobne imiona, przez co często mi się mylili. Ostatnie, widać, że tam relacje romantyczne idą w trójkąt (że bohater będzie musiał wybrać). Naprawdę? To trzeba było abo nie wprowadzać Sofi (ona nie ma żadnej roli w tej książce, można by ją wymazać i nic by się nie zmieniło), albo darować sobie insynuacje, że temu kapitanowi to coś się podoba w tej Celi. Ale przecież on zarywa do Sofi...
To jest świeża pozycja, więc kolejnych tomów brak i szczerze nie wiem czy się zabiorę.
Ps. To kolejna książka z motywem sztucznej inteligencji, którą w sumie to jest bogiem. Ona jest wstanie wszystko. Chcesz 24 miliony, a to masz. Trochę to jest nierealistyczne i jest wytrychem. Podobnie jak w "Dzień Kolumba".
Ten ksiądz i cały ten wątek. Trochę nie wiem po co on nam. Mam też problem z tym, że jedna z postaci jest chyba niewidoma. Tak chyba, bo to wybrzmiewa dopiero po 90% książki. Mamy dwóch bohaterów, którzy mają podobne imiona, przez co często mi się mylili. Ostatnie, widać, że tam relacje romantyczne idą w trójkąt (że bohater będzie musiał wybrać). Naprawdę? To trzeba było abo nie wprowadzać Sofi (ona nie ma żadnej roli w tej książce, można by ją wymazać i nic by się nie zmieniło), albo darować sobie insynuacje, że temu kapitanowi to coś się podoba w tej Celi. Ale przecież on zarywa do Sofi...
To jest świeża pozycja, więc kolejnych tomów brak i szczerze nie wiem czy się zabiorę.
Ps. To kolejna książka z motywem sztucznej inteligencji, którą w sumie to jest bogiem. Ona jest wstanie wszystko. Chcesz 24 miliony, a to masz. Trochę to jest nierealistyczne i jest wytrychem. Podobnie jak w "Dzień Kolumba".
April 30, 2023
I have read a number of Brandon's books, and this one - like all of them as something essential lacking. I think it is due to his German cultural heritage, or perhaps something is getting lost in translation. The characters have no soul. The dialogue is dry and stilted and hardly any character ever uses more than one line. I have no problem with the story arc or the good SF concepts, but the willing suspension of disbelief is tarnished by his soulless characters. It's almost as if an autistic author was trying to write about people with no understanding of their inner self.
All of this being said, I am looking forward to the second book in this series because the ideas are intriguing and the story arc moves along at a reasonable pace with a few interesting twists and turns to keep it lively.
All of this being said, I am looking forward to the second book in this series because the ideas are intriguing and the story arc moves along at a reasonable pace with a few interesting twists and turns to keep it lively.
May 13, 2023
Since when does the church search for God in physical space?
I guess this adds one more flaw to the numerous flaws of the C. Church not the least of which is praying to Mary and equating. Jesus with Jehovah.
I guess this adds one more flaw to the numerous flaws of the C. Church not the least of which is praying to Mary and equating. Jesus with Jehovah.
May 16, 2024
Intriguing concept
A good mix of human nature and hard science. A little politics, a little economics, we have not advanced as far as I would like, but that is probably more realistic. Ready to continue the story.
A good mix of human nature and hard science. A little politics, a little economics, we have not advanced as far as I would like, but that is probably more realistic. Ready to continue the story.
April 15, 2023
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It!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Really interesting ggg. Hugh Hugh hhghh. We’d trttt. Yhyyytf ggggggg yyyyy you yyy. Yyyy. Yyyyy yfff uh hey. Yy
It!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Really interesting ggg. Hugh Hugh hhghh. We’d trttt. Yhyyytf ggggggg yyyyy you yyy. Yyyy. Yyyyy yfff uh hey. Yy
June 14, 2023
impressive
I really enjoyed the imagination, science, and character development involved in the telling of this journey. Brandon Morris has done it again. I’m hooked.
I really enjoyed the imagination, science, and character development involved in the telling of this journey. Brandon Morris has done it again. I’m hooked.
December 12, 2023
So childish.
I've noticed that these "hard science" is authors tend to be super childish when it comes to interpersonal relationships.
Brandon sure is.
I've noticed that these "hard science" is authors tend to be super childish when it comes to interpersonal relationships.
Brandon sure is.
January 24, 2024
Terrible story arc, terrible number of deus ex machina, terrible writing, terrible cardboard characters. Great skimming practice tho.
January 28, 2024
great thought process
Your book sometimes got bogged down in details but rebounded quickly in many parts. I look forward to reading further in their adventures!
Your book sometimes got bogged down in details but rebounded quickly in many parts. I look forward to reading further in their adventures!
November 22, 2024
De momento esta serie promete estar bien
May 4, 2025
Boring. The premise — that ambiguities in astronomy should serve as proof of God's existence — is not plausible.
May 17, 2025
Plot - 3.00/5.00
Characters - 4.00/5.00
World - 4.00/5.00
Prose/Style - 2.50/5.00
Enjoyment - 3.00/5.00
Total: 3.30/5.00
Characters - 4.00/5.00
World - 4.00/5.00
Prose/Style - 2.50/5.00
Enjoyment - 3.00/5.00
Total: 3.30/5.00
October 21, 2025
3.5🌟
Jest tu kilka ciekawych koncepcji ale ostatecznie to dość nużąca książka (w szczególności pierwsze 30%)
Jest tu kilka ciekawych koncepcji ale ostatecznie to dość nużąca książka (w szczególności pierwsze 30%)
April 12, 2023
What does a blind ship captain and a disgraced astronomer have in common?
Cecilia is working as a tour guide of the universe at an observatory. Her passion is astronomy, but she cut corners in publishing a study which led to her being disgraced and rejected by her former profession. Fortunately she is able to indulge her passion when there are no tours scheduled and she is investigating dark nebula. One day her data suggests that the a specific nebula is turning out stars in days to weeks rather than more normally agreed upon time frame of eons! Due to her status she cannot get normal access to another telescope to verify her findings so alternative means are necessary....
Meanwhile, the blind Captain Johan, is striving to make a living by using his ship to capture satellites and clean up the space orbits. However, he is having trouble making the ends meet....
The paths of these two people cross in the start of this to be continued adventure.....
This novel features the usual mix of background science, surprises, suspense, intrigue, and the jigsaw ing of information as the tale unfolds. AIs play a significant role with Watson making a return, though currently not interacting 'directly' with the humans in the tale...I'm intrigued to see where this story will go next....
Cecilia is working as a tour guide of the universe at an observatory. Her passion is astronomy, but she cut corners in publishing a study which led to her being disgraced and rejected by her former profession. Fortunately she is able to indulge her passion when there are no tours scheduled and she is investigating dark nebula. One day her data suggests that the a specific nebula is turning out stars in days to weeks rather than more normally agreed upon time frame of eons! Due to her status she cannot get normal access to another telescope to verify her findings so alternative means are necessary....
Meanwhile, the blind Captain Johan, is striving to make a living by using his ship to capture satellites and clean up the space orbits. However, he is having trouble making the ends meet....
The paths of these two people cross in the start of this to be continued adventure.....
This novel features the usual mix of background science, surprises, suspense, intrigue, and the jigsaw ing of information as the tale unfolds. AIs play a significant role with Watson making a return, though currently not interacting 'directly' with the humans in the tale...I'm intrigued to see where this story will go next....
November 27, 2023
Otro excelente libro de Brandon. Atrapa desde el principio al fin. Y este libro nos lleva al misterioso mundo de la creación del universo. ¿Esta Dios detrás de todo esto? O solo el universo es producto de aleatorias leyes fisicas que ni conocemos ni sospechamos. Quedamos en suspenso hasta el proximo año para saber que hay en esa nebulosa oscura. ¿Celia y el Padre Paul encontrarán a Dios o solo un cumulo de leyes fisicas incomprensibles.? Uh. demasiada espera..... Felcitaciones Brandon!.
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