{"product_id":"waking-gods-paperback","title":"Waking Gods - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSylvain Neuvel\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn the gripping sequel to \u003ci\u003eSleeping Giants, \u003c\/i\u003eSylvain Neuvel's innovative series about human-alien contact takes another giant step forward.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eSleeping Giants\u003c\/i\u003e may have debuted his thrilling saga, but \u003ci\u003eWaking Gods\u003c\/i\u003e proves that Neuvel's scope is more daring than readers could have imagined.\"--\u003ci\u003ePaste\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As a child, Rose Franklin made an astonishing discovery: a giant metallic hand, buried deep within the earth. As an adult, she's dedicated her brilliant scientific career to solving the mystery that began that fateful day: Why was a titanic robot of unknown origin buried in pieces around the world? Years of investigation have produced intriguing answers--and even more perplexing questions. But the truth is closer than ever before when a second robot, more massive than the first, materializes and lashes out with deadly force. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Now humankind faces a nightmare invasion scenario made real, as more colossal machines touch down across the globe. But Rose and her team at the Earth Defense Corps refuse to surrender. They can turn the tide \u003ci\u003eif\u003c\/i\u003e they can unlock the last secrets of an advanced alien technology. The greatest weapon humanity wields is knowledge in a do-or-die battle to inherit the Earth . . . and maybe even the stars. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eWaking Gods\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Kick-ass, one-on-one robot action combines with mind-bending scientific and philosophical speculation. Series science-fiction fans will enjoy this follow-up filled with unexpected revelations and a surprise finale.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Pure, unadulterated literary escapism featuring giant killer robots and the looming end of mankind. In a word: unputdownable.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Sheer escapist fun.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--Shelf Awareness \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't miss any of The Themis Files by Sylvain Neuvel: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eSLEEPING GIANTS WAKING GODS ONLY HUMAN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSylvain Neuvel\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eSleeping Giants \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Waking Gods\u003c\/i\u003e. He is a linguist and translator based in Montreal. He is at work on an R2-D2 replica and his next novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.2 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 13, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772761964832,"sku":"9781101886748","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/1db1a56a05ff8de81823c1738a518e3e.webp?v=1780413557","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/waking-gods-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}