Synopses & Reviews
John Rayburn thought all of his problems were the mundane ones of an Ohio farm boy in his last year in high school. Then his doppelgänger appeared, tempted him with a device that let him travel across worlds, and stole his life from him. John soon finds himself caroming through universes, unable to return home—the device is broken. John settles in a new universe to unravel its secrets and fix it.
Meanwhile, his doppelgänger tries to exploit the commercial technology hes stolen from other Earths: the Rubiks Cube! Johns attempts to lie low in his new universe backfire when he inadvertently introduces pinball. It becomes a huge success. Both actions draw the notice of other, more dangerous travelers, who are exploiting worlds for ominous purposes. Fast-paced and exciting, this is SF adventure at its best from a rising star.
Review
Praise for Singularitys Ring:
“A distinctive vision of a post-singularity future…. Melko gives us an absorbing tour of a world where humanity isnt what it used to be.”
—Charles Stross
“Bursts forth like a new universe exploding into being; a major book that happens to also be the debut novel of a stellar new talent.”
--Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo and Nebula Award winning author
“Melko is clearly an up-and-comer, and this is a distinctive debut.”
—Kirkus Reviews
Review
Praise for Singularitys Ring:
“A distinctive vision of a post-singularity future…. Melko gives us an absorbing tour of a world where humanity isnt what it used to be.”
Charles Stross
“Bursts forth like a new universe exploding into being; a major book that happens to also be the debut novel of a stellar new talent.”
--Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo and Nebula Award winning author
“Melko is clearly an up-and-comer, and this is a distinctive debut.”
Kirkus Reviews
Review
Praise for Singularitys Ring:
“A distinctive vision of a post-singularity future…. Melko gives us an absorbing tour of a world where humanity isnt what it used to be.”
—Charles Stross
“Bursts forth like a new universe exploding into being; a major book that happens to also be the debut novel of a stellar new talent.”
--Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo and Nebula Award winning author
“Melko is clearly an up-and-comer, and this is a distinctive debut.”
—Kirkus Reviews
Synopsis
John Rayburn discovers many universes to visit, many versions of himself—and many dangers.
Synopsis
John Rayburn discovers many universes to visit, many versions of himself--and many dangers.
Synopsis
"An adventure with both brains and heart… With imagination and sympathy, Melko makes the journey genuinely exciting and leaves plenty of room for future exploits."
—Publishers Weekly, starred review
Synopsis
John Rayburn thought all of his problems were the mundane ones of an Ohio farm boy in his last year in high school. Then his doppelgänger appeared, tempted him with a device that let him travel across worlds, and stole his life from him. John soon finds himself caroming through universes, unable to return home—the device is broken. John settles in a new universe to unravel its secrets and fix it.
Meanwhile, his doppelgänger tries to exploit the commercial technology hes stolen from other Earths: the Rubiks Cube! Johns attempts to lie low in his new universe backfire when he inadvertently introduces pinball. It becomes a huge success. Both actions draw the notice of other, more dangerous travelers, who are exploiting worlds for ominous purposes. Fast-paced and exciting, this is SF adventure at its best from a rising star.
About the Author
Paul Melko lives in Ohio.