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Field #3
Boundary
Every breath, a debt. Every second, an eternity.“A fantastic series and can imagine the tv or film studios circling.”
“One of the most imaginative, epic, rewarding, and down to earth human sci-fi stories I have ever read.”
The third book in the genre-breaking Science Fiction series shows no signs of slowing. The sharp corners and twists are taken at speed, leaving you to grip the edge of your seat.
From the back extinction Archive had failed.A solitary intellect drew one Adjust the past to ensure a future.The interventions were Across 64 years, events converged…
It was now just a matter of Time.
As the convergence event draws closer,survival will depend on the evolution of mind,an encrypted message,and the Boundary...
What Amazon readers are ★★★★★ “This series stands alongside the very best of science fiction novels.”
★★★★★ “Such a post apocalyptic masterpiece, not read anything this good, this intricate or compelling for ages!”
★★★★★ “Yet another exceptional read.”
★★★★★ “One of the most imaginative, epic, rewarding, and down to earth human sci-fi stories I have ever read.”
★★★★★ “Clever writing - complex but fast paced - leaving you wanting more.”
★★★★★ “Rich with identifiable characters, a mix of conflicting personalities and agendas.”
★★★★★ “This is the cleverest science fiction series I have read in a long time.”
★★★★★ “I cannot begin to comprehend the mind that created this series of books.”
★★★★★ “Captivating, intricate science fiction!”
★★★★★ “Highly recommended if you're searching for a well written, thoughtful, unique story.”
★★★★★ “A fantastic series and can imagine the tv or film studios circling.”
A look inside the Boundary…On day 690, eleven days ago, the Field inversion equations had finally emerged from the billions of possible permutations. Field inversion essentially turned their current model for temporal manipulation inside out. The solution would allow the Node’s Field to pass at a slower rate for its occupants, while the outside world journeyed through several millennia.
But they both had noticed a coherent and recursive pattern within the solution, one that they felt warranted further investigation. Instead of emerging from the Mark 3 to report the inversion results, they delayed their exit in order to conduct a deeper study of the Field’s temporal surface. After several hours of discussion and extrapolation, they came to agree upon one the dimensional complexity of the Field’s boundary should never fall into Archive’s hands.
The Boundary was intrinsic to the Field’s equations, but they would make no effort to highlight it.
“One of the most imaginative, epic, rewarding, and down to earth human sci-fi stories I have ever read.”
The third book in the genre-breaking Science Fiction series shows no signs of slowing. The sharp corners and twists are taken at speed, leaving you to grip the edge of your seat.
From the back extinction Archive had failed.A solitary intellect drew one Adjust the past to ensure a future.The interventions were Across 64 years, events converged…
It was now just a matter of Time.
As the convergence event draws closer,survival will depend on the evolution of mind,an encrypted message,and the Boundary...
What Amazon readers are ★★★★★ “This series stands alongside the very best of science fiction novels.”
★★★★★ “Such a post apocalyptic masterpiece, not read anything this good, this intricate or compelling for ages!”
★★★★★ “Yet another exceptional read.”
★★★★★ “One of the most imaginative, epic, rewarding, and down to earth human sci-fi stories I have ever read.”
★★★★★ “Clever writing - complex but fast paced - leaving you wanting more.”
★★★★★ “Rich with identifiable characters, a mix of conflicting personalities and agendas.”
★★★★★ “This is the cleverest science fiction series I have read in a long time.”
★★★★★ “I cannot begin to comprehend the mind that created this series of books.”
★★★★★ “Captivating, intricate science fiction!”
★★★★★ “Highly recommended if you're searching for a well written, thoughtful, unique story.”
★★★★★ “A fantastic series and can imagine the tv or film studios circling.”
A look inside the Boundary…On day 690, eleven days ago, the Field inversion equations had finally emerged from the billions of possible permutations. Field inversion essentially turned their current model for temporal manipulation inside out. The solution would allow the Node’s Field to pass at a slower rate for its occupants, while the outside world journeyed through several millennia.
But they both had noticed a coherent and recursive pattern within the solution, one that they felt warranted further investigation. Instead of emerging from the Mark 3 to report the inversion results, they delayed their exit in order to conduct a deeper study of the Field’s temporal surface. After several hours of discussion and extrapolation, they came to agree upon one the dimensional complexity of the Field’s boundary should never fall into Archive’s hands.
The Boundary was intrinsic to the Field’s equations, but they would make no effort to highlight it.
- GenresScience Fiction
583 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 15, 2017
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About the author
Simon Winstanley
19 books53 followersAfter choosing between Astrophysics and Electromechanical Engineering, Simon Winstanley went on to become (variously) an Engineer, Technology Teacher, Concept Illustrator, 3D Motion Ride designer, Visual Effects supervisor and Science Fiction author. He lives in North London, but his mind still commutes off-world.
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March 28, 2022
Will it all come together?
The stories are beginning to be more cohesive, but there is still no conclusion, and we still bounce around from chapter to chapter. I looked up glazing on the internet, and the definition is still what I thought it was which is not how it is used in the book. Is this some secret English slang? I also had centripital used the way I thought centrifugal was supposed to be used. Looked that up on the internet, and still think I'm right. Everybody's still in crises mode with bad guys making things worse. Chen thinks he can start all over, but can't even tell the truth to the AI he birthed. Bradley's become a tin dictator, and Alford is manipulating the node. We learn how Atka gets his name. We also find out where Atka's tribe came from. We learn the secret identity of the intervenor. The status of the people from the Warren is in the air. Miles is still alive for some strange reason. Blackbox is in trouble. We're now discussing morality, and hopefully the various threads will come together as promised. That doesn't happen in this book, but there's hope that it will happen in the next book. With a 5000 year spread between the various threads, one wonders 1) why is civilization so backward in year 7000+, and 2) won't there be a technology difference between the various threads? What's the thing about the submarine? It seems to be aimlessly wandering about looking at ice statues. I'm still not impressed, but hopefully, everything will come together justifying my staying with it this far.
The stories are beginning to be more cohesive, but there is still no conclusion, and we still bounce around from chapter to chapter. I looked up glazing on the internet, and the definition is still what I thought it was which is not how it is used in the book. Is this some secret English slang? I also had centripital used the way I thought centrifugal was supposed to be used. Looked that up on the internet, and still think I'm right. Everybody's still in crises mode with bad guys making things worse. Chen thinks he can start all over, but can't even tell the truth to the AI he birthed. Bradley's become a tin dictator, and Alford is manipulating the node. We learn how Atka gets his name. We also find out where Atka's tribe came from. We learn the secret identity of the intervenor. The status of the people from the Warren is in the air. Miles is still alive for some strange reason. Blackbox is in trouble. We're now discussing morality, and hopefully the various threads will come together as promised. That doesn't happen in this book, but there's hope that it will happen in the next book. With a 5000 year spread between the various threads, one wonders 1) why is civilization so backward in year 7000+, and 2) won't there be a technology difference between the various threads? What's the thing about the submarine? It seems to be aimlessly wandering about looking at ice statues. I'm still not impressed, but hopefully, everything will come together justifying my staying with it this far.
June 7, 2019
Part 3 of the Field series. You need to read the first two parts of the series before this.
Only three stars as I would like to think that you could read each part of a series on its own and at least have a story not just part and also I'm not a fan of the style.
Follows the same pattern as the first two, jumping around between time periods and between characters. The underlying story is a good one but the style of the book is irritating.
Although its part three its still the same story as part one and two. A comet/asteroid is coming to destroy the Earth. So begins a complex plan to save Earth and a backup in case of failure. Then all the deceit and treachery starts. Its a sad indictment of us that these behaviors are believable. Sadder perhaps that there are few 'decent' people in the story, most of the characters are deceitful, scheming and thoroughly unpleasant.
Time for part four and then perhaps a book where there are more decent people represented.
Only three stars as I would like to think that you could read each part of a series on its own and at least have a story not just part and also I'm not a fan of the style.
Follows the same pattern as the first two, jumping around between time periods and between characters. The underlying story is a good one but the style of the book is irritating.
Although its part three its still the same story as part one and two. A comet/asteroid is coming to destroy the Earth. So begins a complex plan to save Earth and a backup in case of failure. Then all the deceit and treachery starts. Its a sad indictment of us that these behaviors are believable. Sadder perhaps that there are few 'decent' people in the story, most of the characters are deceitful, scheming and thoroughly unpleasant.
Time for part four and then perhaps a book where there are more decent people represented.
July 24, 2019
I’ve followed the series of books with a sense of joy and frustration. Joy, because I have loved them and the characters in them, the intertwined stories and the concept of the books but frustration because of the jumping about between the storylines and jumping around in time, then getting to the end of one of the books and having so may questions unanswered.
This time lots of the questions are answered and the end of the book feels like you could end it there, but there is a follow on book which I am looking forward to.
Do read them in order, I’d even suggest binge reading them. They are a great saga showing the best and the worst of humanity.
This time lots of the questions are answered and the end of the book feels like you could end it there, but there is a follow on book which I am looking forward to.
Do read them in order, I’d even suggest binge reading them. They are a great saga showing the best and the worst of humanity.
November 23, 2017
Astonishingly detailed and masterfully executed
I have read both field 1 and field 2 books and enjoyed them thoroughly. This third edition to the series does not disappoint, as I found myself once again finding any excuse to loose myself within the pages of yet another fantastic book from Simon Winstanley. I'm now eagerly awaiting the forth edition to the series, and it can't come soon enough. If only I had a field generator of my own... hmmm.
I have read both field 1 and field 2 books and enjoyed them thoroughly. This third edition to the series does not disappoint, as I found myself once again finding any excuse to loose myself within the pages of yet another fantastic book from Simon Winstanley. I'm now eagerly awaiting the forth edition to the series, and it can't come soon enough. If only I had a field generator of my own... hmmm.
January 28, 2018
Another very good book in the third of the Field series but, be warned, you really have to be familiar with the first and second novels to understand what is going on here. Well worth reading with all the different timelines starting to converge. Yet another excellent ending and a fourth book on the way.
Ray Smillie
Ray Smillie
December 30, 2017
Excellent! As with the other two books this is a smart piece of sci-fi which cleverly reveals the threads of the story setup in the previous books.
Stayed up way later than I should to finish it off only to discover there is a book 4!
Looking forward to more but that book hasn't been written yet!
Stayed up way later than I should to finish it off only to discover there is a book 4!
Looking forward to more but that book hasn't been written yet!
September 5, 2018
Best book of the set so far, it has so many complex ideas and threads that come together really well. It's a very good read that takes you on a good journey. It's everything a good book should be. Very much looking forward to the next installment.
October 6, 2018
Confusing
Having neither a PHD in physics or a brain of an Einstein this story was way too much filled with ultra confusing concepts. I wonder how many gods will exist in the final chapter.
Having neither a PHD in physics or a brain of an Einstein this story was way too much filled with ultra confusing concepts. I wonder how many gods will exist in the final chapter.
November 28, 2020
I had a hard time putting it down.
Wow, this book was so intriguing. I couldn't put it down. These events were so believable. Admittedly it it took me a while to get into it when I started reading the first book in the series.
Wow, this book was so intriguing. I couldn't put it down. These events were so believable. Admittedly it it took me a while to get into it when I started reading the first book in the series.
March 22, 2019
Back on track 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
August 20, 2019
Boundary Field Series Book 3
Good read. Jumps around a bit so make sure you keep up! Just about to read last book in series. Enjoyed them all so far.
Good read. Jumps around a bit so make sure you keep up! Just about to read last book in series. Enjoyed them all so far.
June 13, 2018
Wow
I just finished Boundary - gutted!! Then I saw Mr Wistanley is writing “Eva”! Hurry up Simon!!!
Such a post apocalyptic masterpiece, not read anything this good, this intricate or compelling for ages! Thank you!
I just finished Boundary - gutted!! Then I saw Mr Wistanley is writing “Eva”! Hurry up Simon!!!
Such a post apocalyptic masterpiece, not read anything this good, this intricate or compelling for ages! Thank you!
February 26, 2018
Despite being somewhat bleak, The Field series is a very accomplished piece of work. Looking forward to the finale.
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