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Gravity's End: A Hard Sci-fi Novel in Space
They wanted to create children with better chances at life. What they created were giants that could hardy sustain themself.
2200, Earth. Advancements in genetic engineering have created a new generation of gigantic humans. As a result, gravity’s pull makes life on Earth increasingly difficult. While tech companies race to find a solution to this problem, Boris Leibowitz, an ambitious technician, has a plan.
Using unconventional methods, Boris significantly reduces gravity’s effects on everyday life. But now that life is bearable again, human growth is accelerating at an unsustainable rate. Realizing his mistake, Boris is desperate to return humanity to its original state.
Yet some believe it’s not size but gravity that is the real issue. A dangerous faction proposes a radical means to end gravity’s impact for good. While scientists warn of impending catastrophe, no one is listening as the planet is on a fast track to oblivion.
With the world on the brink of destruction, Boris emerges as the last hope to restore Earth to its original course. But as time is running out, can he save humanity from his own creation, or is it too late?
Gravity’s End is a gripping sci-fi saga that explores the dangers of unchecked scientific ambition.
2200, Earth. Advancements in genetic engineering have created a new generation of gigantic humans. As a result, gravity’s pull makes life on Earth increasingly difficult. While tech companies race to find a solution to this problem, Boris Leibowitz, an ambitious technician, has a plan.
Using unconventional methods, Boris significantly reduces gravity’s effects on everyday life. But now that life is bearable again, human growth is accelerating at an unsustainable rate. Realizing his mistake, Boris is desperate to return humanity to its original state.
Yet some believe it’s not size but gravity that is the real issue. A dangerous faction proposes a radical means to end gravity’s impact for good. While scientists warn of impending catastrophe, no one is listening as the planet is on a fast track to oblivion.
With the world on the brink of destruction, Boris emerges as the last hope to restore Earth to its original course. But as time is running out, can he save humanity from his own creation, or is it too late?
Gravity’s End is a gripping sci-fi saga that explores the dangers of unchecked scientific ambition.
280 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 19, 2025
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December 9, 2024
A debut sci-fi thriller where bigger isn't always better!
In this thought-provoking debut novel, Schweid crafts an ingenious premise: what if humanity's relentless pursuit of genetic enhancement led to a literal growing problem? Set in 2200, the story follows Boris Leibowitz, a technician whose solution to help increasingly giant humans cope with Earth's gravity inadvertently accelerates their unnatural growth, creating a cascade of unintended consequences.
The narrative skillfully weaves together scientific speculation with urgent environmental concerns, as competing factions clash over whether to alter humanity or tamper with Earth's fundamental forces. Schweid's crisp prose and measured pacing keep readers invested while exploring weighty themes of corporate power, scientific responsibility, and environmental stewardship. Though the protagonist's journey to undo his own creation provides the central tension, it's the author's clever extrapolation of current technological and social trends that gives this cautionary tale its gravitational pull.
The novel's fresh take on humanity's obsession with "improving" nature offers a compelling addition to contemporary science fiction. For a debut author, Schweid shows remarkable talent in balancing complex scientific concepts with engaging storytelling. Highly recommended. I freely evaluated a complimentary copy of the book.
In this thought-provoking debut novel, Schweid crafts an ingenious premise: what if humanity's relentless pursuit of genetic enhancement led to a literal growing problem? Set in 2200, the story follows Boris Leibowitz, a technician whose solution to help increasingly giant humans cope with Earth's gravity inadvertently accelerates their unnatural growth, creating a cascade of unintended consequences.
The narrative skillfully weaves together scientific speculation with urgent environmental concerns, as competing factions clash over whether to alter humanity or tamper with Earth's fundamental forces. Schweid's crisp prose and measured pacing keep readers invested while exploring weighty themes of corporate power, scientific responsibility, and environmental stewardship. Though the protagonist's journey to undo his own creation provides the central tension, it's the author's clever extrapolation of current technological and social trends that gives this cautionary tale its gravitational pull.
The novel's fresh take on humanity's obsession with "improving" nature offers a compelling addition to contemporary science fiction. For a debut author, Schweid shows remarkable talent in balancing complex scientific concepts with engaging storytelling. Highly recommended. I freely evaluated a complimentary copy of the book.
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