A History of What Comes Next

Name: A History of What Comes Next
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9781405945530
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The captivating speculative fiction perfect for fans of The Eternals

By Sylvain Neuvel

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A History of What Comes Next by Sylvain Neuvel blends history and sci-fi as it follows a line of women known as the Kibsu throughout generations. Tasked with advancing humanity's development towards space travel, they navigate the challenges of war and power while staying hidden from a mysterious enemy pursuing them. The book intricately weaves together themes of survival, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of progress.
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You might enjoy this sci-fi thriller if you're fascinated by the blend of historical intrigue and speculative fiction, as it unfolds the lives of a mysterious family guiding humanity's pursuit of the stars across generations. The narrative weaves intricate themes of survival, legacy, and the relentless drive to shape the future, all set against the backdrop of pivotal moments in history.

A History of What Comes Next

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Captivating high-concept fiction as rich as The Man in the High Castle and as packed with thrills as Ready Player One.

1945.

Mia, a nineteen-year-old girl, is sent to Germany by the OSS. Her mission – stop the Russians from getting hold of Germany's – and the world's – foremost rocket scientist, Wernher von Braun.

But Mia is no ordinary girl. She only looks human. And there's an even darker conflict on Earth. A secret struggle thousands of years old. It has engulfed and taken generations of Mia's people.

Can the firing of rockets finally bring about its end?

Can Mia, as the last of her kind, bring the stars down to earth?

And if she succeeds, what will happen to us?

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A History of What Comes Next is praised for its seamless blend of fact and fiction, presenting a fresh take on alternative history with a mix of rocket science and alien conspiracy. The narrative delves into the challenges faced by women as they strive to influence world events, all while being hunted by a mysterious adversary. The book's wry narration and fast-paced action appeal to fans of intelligent sci-fi, offering a clever, compelling, and entertaining read.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405945530

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 November 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 213g

Pages: 304

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Education & Reference Fiction General Fiction Penguin Books Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction Sylvain Neuvel

About the Author

Sylvain Neuvel has a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Chicago. He is an amateur robotics enthusiast and lifelong fan of all things science fiction. He is the author of two critically-acclaimed series- Themis Files novels- Sleeping Giants, Waking Gods and Only Human, and Take Them To the Stars- A History of What Comes Next, and Until the Last of Me. He lives in Montreal.