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The Death of the Universe: Ghost Kingdom: Hard Science Fiction (Big Rip Book 2) Kindle Edition

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The new heart of the Milky Way is a quasar, enclosed by a huge shell. It will provide energy to humankind for a long time. But then one maintenance probe after another disappears. Is someone trying to manipulate the quasar to destroy our galaxy in a giant explosion? Or is it just a few outlaws who are trying to steal some of the quasar's energy for themselves?

Kepler and Zhenyi, with the help of some unexpected friends, discover that the stakes are much, much higher. They encounter new and at the same time ancient foes that they never dreamt of in their worst nightmares.

Finally, they face a lonesome decision that could make them traitors to humanity forever.

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About the Author

Brandon Q. Morris is a physicist and space specialist as well as the author of several stand-alone novels, as well as books in seven bestselling science fiction series. 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.



David Stifel trained at the Yale School of Drama and has worked for such noted film directors as Steven Spielberg and Danny Boyle.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B083Z6T4PQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hard-SF.com (March 20, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 20, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1517 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 382 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 208 ratings

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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 internationally best-selling science fiction novels.

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Customers find the story intriguing and suspenseful. They appreciate the imaginative plot and character development. Overall, customers describe the book as an enjoyable read.

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9 customers mention "Story quality"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story's quality. They find it interesting, with suspense and a rollercoaster ride through the far future. The book has great imagination mixed with physics and character development.

"...The story is good, intriguing. The science is accurate and adds to the story instead of taking away from it...." Read more

"...A rollercoaster ride through the far future!..." Read more

"...There are several different possible outcomes and a lot of suspense to consider. The plot moves well with a lot of surprises." Read more

"...The story is “out there” as much as the title suggests, but everyday interactions are still familiar. I loved the read." Read more

6 customers mention "Character development"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the character development, even though they are not really human.

"...The character development is stellar and even though they are not really human as we know it, they still beg our affection...." Read more

"...The characters were good but hard to follow and not as much action as 1st one I read in series." Read more

"The characters are very different from each other and interesting to complement the story...." Read more

"I really like the how that the characters are very relatedly human, yet unimaginably ancient. They still love, scheme, and fear...." Read more

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Customers find the book readable.

"The book is a good read. It presents a figure where people are digitized and free from the ordinary constraints of a physical body and mortal time ." Read more

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"Really enjoyed book 2 of this series. characters are consistent and comp!ex and are well developed...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2020
    Who would think spending $4 on a book would get you a story so good? Well me I guess, as I've been reading a lot of Mr. Morris this past year and have never been disappointed, and can't wait for his next.

    The story is good, intriguing. The science is accurate and adds to the story instead of taking away from it.

    On the science, it's technical, but in my opinion, I think anyone without a science background can grasp it all. Morris explains in lay terms very well. And even for me with a heavy science background, it doesn't bore. This is truly written science art in its best form.
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2020
    Read and listen to this book (#2 in the series) if you can. A rollercoaster ride through the far future! Fans of Douglas Adams' "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" would readily understand how the limits of our imagination would be tested when trying to conceptualize the ultimate end of everything. A suspension of disbelief is mandatory. Recommended.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2020
    If you enjoy stretching your mind to its limits regarding the universe and its expansion, then this book is for you.

    The author wonderfully captures what life would be like if humans became immortal. The character development is stellar and even though they are not really human as we know it, they still beg our affection.

    The author amazingly creates thoughts from the characters such as may be experienced by such beings. It made me constantly crave this novel.

    I highly recommend this entire series and the author's other books.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2024
    This was the second book in the series. Interesting concept of viewing time as long but short for humans that now live forever.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2020
    I like your notes at the end. I started reading SciFi in the mid 1950's. I have enjoyed all of your book so far.
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2021
    Tough read!!! I guess not as smart as I think as an MD, have enjoyed tech and physics but this was just not that enjoyable. The characters were good but hard to follow and not as much action as 1st one I read in series.
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2023
    The book is a good read. It presents a figure where people are digitized and free from the ordinary constraints of a physical body and mortal time .
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2020
    The characters are very different from each other and interesting to complement the story.
    There are several different possible outcomes and a lot of suspense to consider.
    The plot moves well with a lot of surprises.

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  • JOOLS
    4.0 out of 5 stars Far out
    Reviewed in Canada on May 13, 2020
    Interesting concept,good story telling,enjoyable

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