Only Human: 3rd in the 'Themis Files' series of books

Neuvel, Sylvain

ISBN 10: 0718189531 / ISBN 13: 9780718189532

Published by Penguin Random House / Michael Joseph, 2018

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© 2018: 3rd in the 'Themis Files' series of books. 1st edition, 1st printing:- Synopsis:- We always thought the biggest threat to humanity would come from the outside. We were wrong. Brilliant scientist Rose Franklin has devoted her adult life to solving the mystery she accidentally stumbled upon as a child: a huge metal hand buried beneath the ground outside Deadwood, South Dakota. The discovery set in motion a cataclysmic chain of events with geopolitical ramifications. Rose and the Earth Defense Corps raced to master the enigmatic technology, as giant robots suddenly descended on Earth's most populous cities, killing one hundred million people in the process. Though Rose and her team were able to fend off the attack, their victory was short-lived. The mysterious invaders retreated, disappearing from the shattered planet. But they took the scientist and her crew with them. Now, after nearly ten years on another world, Rose returns to find a devastating new war - this time between humans. It appears the aliens left behind their titanic death machines so humankind will obliterate itself. Rose is determined to fins a solution, whatever it takes. But will she become a pawn in a doomsday game no one can win?:- Review(s): Praise for 'The Themis Files': "This year's 'The Martian'. If you want a captivating story with some serious sci-fi elements and dark undertones, this is it" - Buzzfeed / "Kick-ass, one-on-one robot action combines with mind-bending scientific and philosophical speculation" - Booklist / "A sheer blast from start to finish" - Blake Crouch / "Reminiscent of 'The Martian' and 'World War Z' - Pierce Brown:- (original cost £12.99).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Only Human: 3rd in the 'Themis Files' series of books
• Publisher: Penguin Random House / Michael Joseph
• Publication Date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 0718189531
• ISBN 13: 9780718189532
• Binding: Hardback: 9½" x 6¼"
• Illustrator: Cover Art: Uncredited
• Edition: 1st UK Edition
• Condition: Very Good: Light signs of wear
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Science Fiction

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Synopsis

This is the gripping, edge-of-your-seat finale to the ground-breaking THEMIS FILES trilogy by the author of Waking Gods and Sleeping Giants . . .

We always thought the biggest threat to humanity would come from the outside.

We were wrong.

Brilliant scientist Rose Franklin has devoted her adult life to solving the mystery she accidentally stumbled upon as a child: a huge metal hand buried beneath the ground outside Deadwood, South Dakota.

The discovery set in motion a cataclysmic chain of events with geopolitical ramifications.

Rose and the Earth Defence Corps raced to master the enigmatic technology, as giant robots suddenly descended on Earth's most populous cities, killing one hundred million people in the process. Though Rose and her team were able to fend off the attack, their victory was short-lived. The mysterious invaders retreated, disappearing from the shattered planet . . . but they took the scientist and her crew with them.

Now, after nearly ten years on another world, Rose returns to find a devastating new war - this time between humans. It appears the aliens left behind their titanic death machines so humankind will obliterate itself.

Rose is determined to find a solution, whatever it takes. But will she become a pawn in a doomsday game no one can win?

About the Author

Sylvain Neuvel has a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Chicago. He is an amateur robotics enthusiast and life-long fan of all things science fiction. Sleeping Giants is the first in the Themis Files series, followed by Waking Gods and Only Human.