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Outlanders #55
Distortion Offensive
STATE OF BECOMING
The boundaries of order created by the nine baronies during America's apocalyptic aftermath have fallen away to a new wave of transcending chaos. The deep-rooted conspiracy that shadows humanity has been exposed, the relentless battle for earth continues, and only an intrepid faction of exiles possesses the might and means to repulse the tide of subjugation and subversion from alien oppressors.
REALITY'S ILLUSION
The scion of the Cerberus rebels' fiercest foe has risen from his own ashes - and hijacked the very storehouse of earth's reality. The Ontic Library, buried deep beneath the Pacific Ocean, is the glue holding the fabric of what is real--and what is not - in place. Archivist Brigid Baptiste takes the plunge into the sentient data stream of infinite knowledge to stop the dangerous curiosity of a god prince from discovering the omnipotent knowledge that could destroy the world.
The boundaries of order created by the nine baronies during America's apocalyptic aftermath have fallen away to a new wave of transcending chaos. The deep-rooted conspiracy that shadows humanity has been exposed, the relentless battle for earth continues, and only an intrepid faction of exiles possesses the might and means to repulse the tide of subjugation and subversion from alien oppressors.
REALITY'S ILLUSION
The scion of the Cerberus rebels' fiercest foe has risen from his own ashes - and hijacked the very storehouse of earth's reality. The Ontic Library, buried deep beneath the Pacific Ocean, is the glue holding the fabric of what is real--and what is not - in place. Archivist Brigid Baptiste takes the plunge into the sentient data stream of infinite knowledge to stop the dangerous curiosity of a god prince from discovering the omnipotent knowledge that could destroy the world.
- GenresScience FictionFantasy
320 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published November 1, 2010
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August 11, 2011
The Ullikumis story arc is picking up speed and it's interesting that questions are finally being confronted about the whole series' forumla, such as Kane and Bridget's relationship and the why the alien overlords are only based in North America. The usual team is also shaken up by the addition of an extra character and that gives the story a fresh feel too. It adds to the sense that big changes are coming.
There's also some careful continuity, although nothing that's off-putting for newscomers. But for regular followers its nice to get the details right. Plus the welcome return of an old character who seemed to have much more milelage in them.
The Ontic Library is a big concept and makes the stakes in this story as big as they've ever been. The idea of an actual blueprint not just for material objects but for the physical laws of the universe is a huge, alomost overwhelming concept. It's certainly a concept that invites all kind of story ideas but quite rightly the book emphasises the dangers of individuals using such godlike powers.
There's some good recalls to the kind of biomechanoid technology which the Alien films made famous. A very entertaining installment that's stronger than the previous book in the series "Oblivion Stone" and promises that the saga is in good hands.
There's also some careful continuity, although nothing that's off-putting for newscomers. But for regular followers its nice to get the details right. Plus the welcome return of an old character who seemed to have much more milelage in them.
The Ontic Library is a big concept and makes the stakes in this story as big as they've ever been. The idea of an actual blueprint not just for material objects but for the physical laws of the universe is a huge, alomost overwhelming concept. It's certainly a concept that invites all kind of story ideas but quite rightly the book emphasises the dangers of individuals using such godlike powers.
There's some good recalls to the kind of biomechanoid technology which the Alien films made famous. A very entertaining installment that's stronger than the previous book in the series "Oblivion Stone" and promises that the saga is in good hands.
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