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The Krill Enigma: Hard Science Fiction Kindle Edition

by Brandon Q. Morris (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 149 ratings
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When the Jupiter Probe disappeared…

…NASA blamed the programming.

Why were they hiding the truth?

Bavin’s career at NASA came to a halt when all the data he had to prove his software wasn’t at fault mysteriously disappeared. He was baffled at why his boss didn’t want to learn what happened and he was terrified when someone began following him.

What was going on?

On a research vessel in the Antarctic Ocean, Isabella, a marine biologist, makes a wonderful discovery. At least, that’s what she thought initially. The population of krill had stabilized. When she learned why, it changed everything.

Who was behind the genetic engineering of the krill?

And why?

You’ll love this hard science fiction thriller because the possibilities of fiction becoming reality are far too real for comfort.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CTSCQB5Z
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hard-SF.com (February 29, 2024)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 29, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1622 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 406 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B0CW229N8M
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 149 ratings

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Brandon Q. Morris

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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.

At www.hard-sf.com he provides information on current research and projects. Follow him if you want to be informed in time.

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4.1 out of 5 stars
4.1 out of 5
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readsalot
5.0 out of 5 stars All told a very enjoyable and informative book.
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2024
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I especially enjoyed learning about Krill, I used to raise fairy shrimp and could relate. I was in aware of the importance of krill to the food chain and in removing lots of CO2 from the atmosphere. The Author links a great story with lots of factoids and other information worth looking up.
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Rabbitsaretrouble
4.0 out of 5 stars Action, intrigue, adventure.
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2024
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Follow the mystery to its conclusion, and ask your own questions about how near our technology is to accomplishing a similar scenario.
A topical treatment of hard science, robust characters, and an almost mournful conclusion. Worth the read.
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David E.
5.0 out of 5 stars How are the probe sent to Ganymede and the krill connected?
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2024
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A probe is sent to Ganymede and is lost. It was programmed by Bavin and he is 'scapegoated' as the cause of the loss, but he wants to know why the probe was lost and he is now being hunted....
Meanwhile Isabella is performing research on a cruise ship, when she finds that the krill are becoming more aggressive. When she runs a DNA scan, a message is sent saying artificial DNA has been detected leading to a government investigation....
The story unfolds as Bavin and Isabella continue in their search for the truth until eventually they will meet....!
There is intrigue, suspense, genetic manipulation, messages from space, kidnapping, and much more in this entertaining and thought-provoking tale.
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Steven M. (AKA Bobby Goliath, comedian)
4.0 out of 5 stars Where is James Bond when you need him?
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024
Finally, one of my favorite writers writes me into one of his novels, or it's pure, unadulterated hubris. Kai - that's the nom de plume he used to insure my anonymity - could have been a better character if Mr. Morris spent a few more words on how dashing and handsome I am.
This is an odd review from, arguably, one of his biggest fans. He seems to have gone off his usual formula, especially in the previous book he supposedly was a co-author of. There was no 'co-', that was all Mr. Morris, and don't think everyone missed that little slip of mentioning the Grosnips. I have never given him less than 5 stars, but this one read like a James Bond novel that paced well and then was suddenly over after the evil genius revealed his plan. What? No mini-me? Other than a mention of Starshot - I guess that's not a secret anymore - he abandoned his universe. Only hard core fans will understand what I'm talking about.
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Essarhadden53
5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant plot, many twists, kept me reading
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2024
Brilliant plot. Interesting and diverse cast of characters. fairly good science. The intrigue kept me turning the pages. Lots of globe trotting. Mainly, I kept reading to see what would happen at the end. Mildly disappointed by a somewhat weak ending. Enjoyed the fertile scientific mind
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anish
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Adventure!
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2024
This was indeed an awesome adventure, at sea this time. Interesting bonding characters. Unexpected adventures and side characters. Enjoyed it!
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Paul Cassel
1.0 out of 5 stars Grim, Flat, Uninvolving
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2024
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I’ve given up on this book about a quarter ways through. There are two stories that, at this point, don’t seem related but likely will be later on. A programmer for a space mission that included an AI with emotion unfairly gets blamed for a mission error in a confused series of events.

At the same time, a biologist working in the southern seas discovers some genetic anomalies in crustacean larva. Neither narrative interested me nor did I find either protagonists involving.

A good deal of why I stopped reading is the dystopian nature of the world all this takes place in. It’s set about 20 years in the future. The entire world seems held in thrall to various secret police agencies as well as worldwide civilian groups such as WHO and the CDC. This matrix of governmental and quasi-governmental power seems to know all and see all in a modern, and more likely version of Big Brother.

It’s a grim picture. The book is written in a wholly flat manner somewhat similar to Ethan Fromm. The only bit of humor is when, as a recent past event, the book recounts an epidemic. According to the book, that was stopped by an mRNA drug. So a little chuckle there. The book infers that the large governments took final control over everything using climate change as the excuse. That’s all to possible.

If I want to be this much amused, I’ll re-read The Postman.
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Dorset Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating techno thriller
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 14, 2024
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Bavin Joshi has been blamed for a disastrous mission to Ganymede and faces worldwide condemnation. He knows that
he wasn't responsible but someone is determined to stop Bavin proving his innocence.

On the other side of the world, marine biologist Isabel Ramirez discovers something disturbing is happening to krill.

As the two main characters set out to solve their dilemmas they meet people who help and others who want to stop them by any means.

This is an action packed book with some very tense moments. The two stories eventually merge and I bet you'll shed a tear for Gex on Ganymede.

Learning about the importance of krill was eye-opening and shows how important it is to protect the oceans from climate change.

Definitely recommended for fans of SF, thrillers and marine enthusiasts.
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LHC
1.0 out of 5 stars Slapdash
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 4, 2024
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I’ve liked his other books but this one is so full of howlers, impossible events and technical absurdities, plus feeble character development that I only got to the (predictable) and disappointing end because I hate leaving an unfinished book just as I hate leaving food on my plate.
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