{"product_id":"the-deaths-of-tao-paperback","title":"The Deaths of Tao - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWesley Chu\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eArgh! Oxford\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTensions escalate between two alien factions as the battle to leave Earth reaches deadly new heights in this funny sci-fi thriller sequel to \u003ci\u003eThe Lives of Tao\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Prophus and the Genjix are at war. For centuries they have sought a way off-planet, guiding humanity's social and technological development to the stage where space travel is possible. The end is now in sight, and both factions have plans to leave the Earth, but the Genjix method will mean the destruction of the human race. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e That's a price they're willing to pay. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e It's up to Roen and Tao to save the world. Oh, dear . . .\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWesley Chu was born in Taiwan and emmigrated to Chicago, Illinois when he was just a pup. It was there he became a Kung Fu master and gymnast. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWesley is an avid gamer and a contributing writer for the magazine Famous Monsters of Filmland. A former stunt man and a member of the Screen Actors Guild, he can also be seen in film and television playing roles such as Banzai Chef in Fred Claus and putting out Oscar worthy performances as a bank teller in Chicago Blackhawks commercials. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWesley is a 2014 Alex Award winner for his novel \u003ci\u003eThe Lives of Tao\u003c\/i\u003e. He is a 2014 nominee for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBesides working as an Associate Vice President at a bank, he spends his time writing and hanging out with his wife Paula Kim and their Airedale Terrier, Eva.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 464\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.24 x 6.93 x 4.19 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 29, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758066532640,"sku":"9780857663320","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/30ed5905914b1705757dd9b799e5f50a.webp?v=1780117414","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-deaths-of-tao-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}