The alpha centauri supernova has risen like a second sun, rushing earth toward its last summer. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. The remnants of war, a 1996 book by donovan webster. Sheffield clothes the most advanced speculations of modern science in alluring forms of beauty and danger. In aftermath, charles sheffield posits our earth that has been hit by gamma rays bursts from an exploding supernova that renders inoperative every microchip in every computer in the world. Publishers weeklycontinuing the story begun in aftermath, sheffield ups the ante with a complex tale of personal rivalries, political intrigue, and hard science that should appeal to fans of disaster fiction and sf adventure. In a blue aurora flash of gamma rays, all microchips worldwide are destroyed. Here sheffield weaves several story lines together to create an enjoyable and interesting tale. Jan 09, 20 listen to aftermath audiobook by charles sheffield.
Charles sheffield 19352002 was an englishborn mathematician, physicist, and author of both nonfiction and science fiction. Sheffield centers his tale on the personal rather than the globalthree people with a very specific problem. Charles sheffield audio books, best sellers, author bio. Starfire bantam spectra by charles sheffield librarything. Considering that his plot begins in 2026 when every stratum of a collective world technology is thoroughly hardwired by ubiquitous microchips, one would.
About charles sheffield he has published over a hundred technical papers and monographs on such subjects as nuclear physics, gravitational field analysis, and general relativity, and an equally large body of popular science articles for the layman. Aftermath book by charles sheffield 3 available editions. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Click to read more about aftermath by charles sheffield. Kim stanley robinson, author of the mars trilogy and antarctica sheffield clothes the most advanced speculations of modern science in alluring forms of beauty and danger. A second yarn set in the mediumfuture, wardevastated solar system of cold as ice 1992, with some of the characters in common. Aftermath, a 1998 supernova alpha novel by charles sheffield. I wasnt that impressed with sheffields aftermath, the prequel to this book. The novel traces the effect of this on various people, from patients undergoing cancer treatment to astronauts stranded in space. An interview with charles sheffield 1979 by karl t. Buy aftermath by sheffield, charles from amazons fiction books store.
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Four years later, in 2026, gamma rays hit the earths atmosphere, creating a worldwide electromagnetic pulse that knocks out the power grid and most electronics. Charles sheffield 25 june 1935 2 november 2002 was an englishborn mathematician. In a blue aurora flash of gamma rays, all microchips worldwide are. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today.
Future nightmares, future dreams 1994 by uncredited scientists will someday be able to rearrange the building blocks of life. In the year 2032, the crew of the ship marklake are exploring a tiny moon of saturn when they stumble upon a slimelike alien lifeform that confers immortality. Georgia on my mind and other places is a brilliant collection of visionary short fiction by charles sheffield, author of the ganymede club and godspeed. The alpha centauri supernova has risen like a second sun, rushing earth. Aftermath aftermath audiobook, by charles sheffield. Kim stanley robinson, author of the mars trilogy and antarctica sheffield clothes the most advanced speculations of modern science in alluring forms of beauty. Aftermath is different in that it focuses on individual problems for a variety of characters from the president of the us to some cancer patients that need their next treatment. Floods, fires, starvation, and disease paralyze the planet. Ever wanted to know what might happen to the president in a worldwide disaster situation. An interview with charles sheffield, part two 1980 by karl t. But here sheffield writes an excitingly paced book, full of surprises, and with trademark hard science speculations in the discussion of the astrophysics of alpha centauris supernova and the surprising distributions and characteristics of the. Sheffield june 25, 1935 november 2, 2002, was an englishborn mathematician, physicist and science fiction author. Thats the premise around which charles sheffields catastrophe novel aftermath is built.
After the reader is accustomed to the underlying threat, author charles sheffield takes himher on an adventure using the lives of a derranged serial killer, a group of near death cancer patients, the first human mars expedition, and the president of the united states. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Oct 16, 20 aftermath, the first in a rather ambitious postdisaster series by charles sheffield, follows multiple interwoven plot lines which follow characters from several walks of life after a supernova has wreaked havoc on earth. Floods, fires, starvation and disease paralyze the planet. Charles sheffield, a mathematician and physicist, is a past president of both the american astronautical society and the science fiction writers of america, and the. Later, an unexpected electromagnetic pulse destroys all unshielded computer chips, plunging the planet back to a mid. Gary dikeos its 2026, and catastrophe has struck from an unexpected source. If you create a free account and sign in, you will be able to customize what is displayed. Big, bustling postdisaster yarn from the author of tomorrow and tomorrow 1997, etc. Buy a cheap copy of aftermath book by charles sheffield.
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An exploding star causes electromagnetic storms which destroy most of the worlds computers. See all books authored by charles sheffield, including aftermath, and the years best science fiction. Amid this changed, ravaged world, three groups of survivors set out on their individual missions. Its 2026, and catastrophe has struck from an unexpected source. Science fiction writers often base a plot on changing one variable in a set that readers simply accept as universal givens. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Campbell memorial award for best science fiction novel, and his novele. In 2026, our nearest stellar neighbor, alpha centauri, goes supernova. President saul steinmetz, who faces a crucial decision that will affect the fate of his own people. The world rebuilding sort of happens on its own in the background showing the. Browse charles sheffields bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. In 2026, the double star system alpha centauri earths nextdoor. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included.
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