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The Pandora Sequence
All three novels in the New York Times–bestselling science fiction fantasy series about the survival of a human colony in the wake of AI.
From Frank Herbert, the Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author of Dune, in collaboration with Bill Ransom, the bestselling series that began with Destination Void.
The Jesus Incident opens as Ship, an artificial intelligence with godlike powers delivers the last survivors of humanity to a horrific, poisonous planet, Pandora—rife with deadly Nerve-Runners, Hooded Dashers, airborne jellyfish, and intelligent kelp. Chaplain and psychiatrist Raja Lon Flattery is brought back out of hybernation to witness Ship’s machinations as well as the schemes of human scientists manipulating the genetic structure of humanity.
The Lazarus Effect takes place centuries later. The descendants of humanity, split into Mermen and Islanders, must reunite . . . because Pandora’s original owner is returning to life . . .
The series concludes with The Ascension Factor. Pandora is now in the grip of the clone known as Director. The resistance's main hope is Crista Galli, believed by some to be the child of God, and the fight for Pandora spreads ever wider.
From Frank Herbert, the Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author of Dune, in collaboration with Bill Ransom, the bestselling series that began with Destination Void.
The Jesus Incident opens as Ship, an artificial intelligence with godlike powers delivers the last survivors of humanity to a horrific, poisonous planet, Pandora—rife with deadly Nerve-Runners, Hooded Dashers, airborne jellyfish, and intelligent kelp. Chaplain and psychiatrist Raja Lon Flattery is brought back out of hybernation to witness Ship’s machinations as well as the schemes of human scientists manipulating the genetic structure of humanity.
The Lazarus Effect takes place centuries later. The descendants of humanity, split into Mermen and Islanders, must reunite . . . because Pandora’s original owner is returning to life . . .
The series concludes with The Ascension Factor. Pandora is now in the grip of the clone known as Director. The resistance's main hope is Crista Galli, believed by some to be the child of God, and the fight for Pandora spreads ever wider.
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796 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 28, 2012
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Frank Herbert
547 books16.5k followersFranklin Patrick Herbert Jr. was an American science fiction author best known for the 1965 novel Dune and its five sequels. Though he became famous for his novels, he also wrote short stories and worked as a newspaper journalist, photographer, book reviewer, ecological consultant, and lecturer.
The Dune saga, set in the distant future, and taking place over millennia, explores complex themes, such as the long-term survival of the human species, human evolution, planetary science and ecology, and the intersection of religion, politics, economics and power in a future where humanity has long since developed interstellar travel and settled many thousands of worlds. Dune is the best-selling science fiction novel of all time, and the entire series is considered to be among the classics of the genre.
The Dune saga, set in the distant future, and taking place over millennia, explores complex themes, such as the long-term survival of the human species, human evolution, planetary science and ecology, and the intersection of religion, politics, economics and power in a future where humanity has long since developed interstellar travel and settled many thousands of worlds. Dune is the best-selling science fiction novel of all time, and the entire series is considered to be among the classics of the genre.
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January 1, 2025
Interesting and complex
These stories will not be for everyone. The harsh realities of our human nature are revealed. The bitter striving for supremacy, the incessant insiduous racism that picks at minor and often inconsequential differences in humanity, drive these stories of generations on a distant unwelcoming planet.
It's a little depressing that the problems they face in their distant faraway fantasy world, are ones we still face now. One day maybe we too can ascend to the higher level they finally achieve.
These stories will not be for everyone. The harsh realities of our human nature are revealed. The bitter striving for supremacy, the incessant insiduous racism that picks at minor and often inconsequential differences in humanity, drive these stories of generations on a distant unwelcoming planet.
It's a little depressing that the problems they face in their distant faraway fantasy world, are ones we still face now. One day maybe we too can ascend to the higher level they finally achieve.
July 23, 2023
It's a Meatloaf: two out of three ain't bad
The first two novels are fantastic, great ideas, imagery, insights. Had it ended with the end h in the second book it would be a solid five stars from me. The third novel is flawed and a slog to read but there is Some great psychedelic events that might make it worth your time
The first two novels are fantastic, great ideas, imagery, insights. Had it ended with the end h in the second book it would be a solid five stars from me. The third novel is flawed and a slog to read but there is Some great psychedelic events that might make it worth your time
November 24, 2024
Blast from the past.
It's great to be able to get back to traditional roots of such an amazing genre. This book enables the reader to make this journey and simultaneously travel the fantastic universe oftwo great writers. A wonderful ride.
It's great to be able to get back to traditional roots of such an amazing genre. This book enables the reader to make this journey and simultaneously travel the fantastic universe oftwo great writers. A wonderful ride.
January 3, 2024
excellent trilogy
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