Eismond: Der Sammelband – vier Romane

Eismond #1-4

by Brandon Q. Morris

Im Jahre 2031 finden Forscher in den Signalen einer Roboter-Sonde, die den Saturnmond Enceladus studiert, eindeutige Spuren biologischer Aktivität. Beweise für außerirdisches Leben – eine Weltsensation. Fünfzehn Jahre später macht sich ein eilig dafür gebautes, bemanntes Raumschiff auf die weite Reise zum Ringplaneten. Der internationalen Crew stehen nicht nur schwierige siebenundzwanzig Monate bevor: Falls sie es ohne Zwischenfall bis zum Enceladus schafft, muss sie mit einem Bohrschiff den kilometerdicken Eispanzer des Mondes durchdringen. Denn Leben kann nur am Grunde des ewig dunklen Salz-Ozeans existieren, der sich vor Milliarden Jahren in der Schale des Eismondes gebildet hat, sagen die Astrobiologen. Doch schon kurz nach dem Start macht eine Katastrophe ein glückliches Ende des Abenteuers höchst unwahrscheinlich.

Der Sammelband enthält die vier aufeinander aufbauenden Romane »Enceladus«, »Titan«, »Io« und »Enceladus - die Rückkehr«.

Im Taschenbuch-Layout 1945 Seiten Lesestoff.

Hard Science Fiction, Brandon Q. Morris, Physiker und Weltraum-Spezialist, beschreibt die Reise der internationalen Expedition durch das lebensfeindliche Vakuum des Alls basierend auf neuesten Erkenntnissen der Wissenschaft und realen Technik-Trends.

Genres: Science Fiction

800 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 25, 2017

About the author

Brandon 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.

Reviews

[Damianopoulos Damianos · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've just finished " The Enceladus Mission ". What you can really get out of this book is certainly a feel of what a voyage through space will be like. I can discern two main parts in this book. The first is the preparation for the voyage with its twists and turns, and the second after the spacefarers reach their destination. At this point the book becomes more interesting and pageturning. There are some interesting descriptions as to the composition of Enceladus and you may have a clear idea of what a mission for the exploration of Enceladus would be like. The idea of some indigenous sentient life and the communication difficulties that ensue is quite successful I would say. The fact that at the beginning the reader may not immediately understand that strange way of idea formation of the alien entity could be a depiction of how initial contact might feel like.

After the " Hole " and the " Silent Sun " by the same author, I thought of going on to some other writer, but I was attracted by the title and the cover of the book, so I decided to give some more time to this kind of hard scifi material. So I have just started the next book of the series " The Titan Probe ", which begins with a nice unexpected stunt connecting this book to the " Enceladus Mission ". My interest on how the final outcome of the latter could be turned around so unexpectedly, urged me to go on with this 2nd book of the series. When I finsh I hope I am more satisfied that with the the first in the series and I will certainly return with more views. Happy reading then!

[David Eve · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enceladus and other missions

This box set consists of four novels featuring the travails of the ILSE and its crew of 6 and their interpersonal relationships. Their first mission is to Enceladus to investigate the ice moon of Saturn. There they discover a mysterious entity and events lead to one astronaut, Marchenko, sacrificing his life to save his love Francesca. If you've read the Proxima series then you already know the basis of this story. After leaving Enceladus, we start on the next novel as we visit Triton due to receiving a signal. There we learn of another form of life. Meanwhile things are happening on Enceladus as Marchenko seems to come back to life! The third novel is about a trip to Io in which the Earth is nervous of the alien on Enceladus and devise a plan while the crew visit Io due to warnings from the being.
The final novel describes a return visit to Enceladus to retrieve Marchenko's body and reinsert his conscience or at least that is what the Russian private organization tells the crew...
The stories in these books are familiar to those who have read other novels featuring Marchenko, but nevertheless make for highly entertaining reading with intrigue, attempted murder, alien entities, life or death situations, romances, the first baby born in space and other spectacular events. A highly entertaining read with well crafted characters and interesting philosophical ramifications.

[Rochelle Day · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good series except the last book

Except for the last book, this is a good set to read. Sometimes a bit heavy on the science explanation. The characters are developed, their comradery pleasant. The problems they encounter are realistic enough that you feel worried. When they understand how their studying the life form found actually does harm, the crew make ethical choices. Unfortunately the last book seems like it was written by someone else, someone who Doesn't even know what to write. Trained,experienced astronauts agree to go on a secret, privately funded trip with only a few days notice. The plan doesn't make sense. The entire year long trip out is a boring ramble of meaningless drivel except when there were a couple mysterious events. For example how could one of the astronauts who was in the ship for two years all of a sudden behave like this is a new experience? The crew makes a big fuss about voting on something and then the captain goes against what they all agreed on and no one says anything. But the worst part is the weird pointless ending. Even tho they were betrayed the traitor is contacting them again when they are back on earth. Ugh I dragged myself through just to see what happened but nothing happened.

[Andreas R. · Rating 4 out of 5]

So, jetzt habe ich die über vier Bände sich spannende Story beendet. War es anfangs noch ein relativ trockener, aber gut geschriebener Hard Sci-Fi Plot, bei dem man einfach nur gemütlich und entspannt an Bord des Raumschiffs mitreist und die Mannschaft kennenlernt, haben sich doch am Ziel der Reise erste fantastische Elemente zur Handlung hinzugesellt und den Plot in guter Arthur C. Clarke-Manier ordentlich aufgepeppt. Auch im zweiten Band konnte man stellenweise ein paar Anklänge an den großen 2001/2010-Epos nachhallen "hören". Dass sich ein großer, eng zusammenhängender Handlungsbogen über alle vier Bände spannt und sich im dritten Band ein fast thrillerhaftes Krimielement hinzugesellt, erhöht die Spannung nur noch, die ich dieser Geschichte anfangs gar nicht zugetraut hätte. Dennoch bleibt es im Kern vor allem von der Stimmung her eine Hard Sci-Fi-Story. Auch beidem vierten Band, der die Rahmenhandlung einerseits abschließt, aber bereits eine weitere Fortsetzung ankündigt, ist das nicht anders. Auch sind die am jeweiligen Ende der Episoden aufgeführten Erklärungen und Spekulationen sehr interessant und lehrreich.

[KHELLIAN · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an epic story told over four books, intermingled with good science. The characterization here is first rate as the interplay with the members of the mission bring their own qualitied and foibles to the story. There are portions of the book during journeys across the solar system where there is time to explore these in more detail and yet they never detract, always adding something. There are two major storylines here that intermingle, so interest is maintained over both stories. Plus, at the end of each of the four books there is a section which reviews the science in more detail to better understand why Titan, Enceladus and Io are the way they are with their mineral composition, proximity to their respective planet, etc.,

This is not a story for a quick read being 1300+ pages but well worth it.

[Ray Ingram · Rating 5 out of 5]

I totally enjoyed the book especially the "tours" chapters. I thought the tours were arranged in an excellent format/presentation where the information was presented and made the whole book understandable a little better.

I did sign up for the PDF offer so I could quickly reference the various space programs/ planetary/ various moon data on what the US has been doing in their efforts. I'm wondering if a time table exists someplace regarding the space launches/flights sequences that could be made available via e-mailed(PDF)

I was planning to read another author however, I'm now a big fan. Thanks you Mr. Morris

[Brittani Love · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great series

I LOVED this book series! The characters and story are enthralling and it has enough plausible science to keep my brain going! Love love loved it! I can’t wait to read everything else Brandon Q Morris has written!

[KERRY MIDDIS · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting set of books to say the least. A bit too much technobabble, without which the stories would have moved at a more exciting pace, and probably saved a whole book. Not the worst I've read but not up there with the best. :)

[Connie Moon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Series

I liked the characters and each book had a great plot. There was enough complexity and subplots to make it interesting. This is definitely a hard science fiction series.

[Margaret · Rating 4 out of 5]

Astronomy course masked as fiction

An entertaining set of lessons on the moons of Saturn disguised as fiction. An enjoyable read whether you are a scientist or sci-fi junkie.

[Dave Cooke · Rating 4 out of 5]

Entertaining SF, held my interest, worth the read

[Mark · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good continuation of the story

Some more good ideas and a nice storyline. It also includes some small AI warnings for the future, but they don't prevent the story's continuation.

[Daphne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unforgettable

I don't have words to explain how much I enjoyed the whole series. I still think about the books from time to time. So I totally recommend them to fans of hard sci-fi.