The Hammer of Darkness

by L.E.Modesitt (Author), L. Modesitt (Author)

New
Paperback
2006
$16.77

Martin Martel is an exile in trouble with the gods in this SF novel by the bestselling writer L.E Modesitt, Jr now back in a new trade paperback edition. After finding out that he has unusual powers, he is banished from planet Karnak. Martin is thrust into the tranquil world of Aurore, vacation paradise for the galaxy. There he finds that the reality of Aurore is much different from its serene veneer. The gods are wantonly cruel and indifferent to the chaos they cause: are they really gods or just men and woman with larger than life powers? Whatever the answer, Martin Martel must challenge their supremacy to defend his life, love, and the fate of all mankind.

Synopsis

Martin Martel is an exile in trouble with the gods in this SF novel by the bestselling writer L.E Modesitt, Jr now back in a new trade paperback edition. After finding out that he has unusual powers, he is banished from planet Karnak. Martin is thrust into the tranquil world of Aurore, vacation paradise for the galaxy. There he finds that the reality of Aurore is much different from its serene veneer. The gods are wantonly cruel and indifferent to the chaos they cause: are they really gods or just men and woman with larger than life powers? Whatever the answer, Martin Martel must challenge their supremacy to defend his life, love, and the fate of all mankind.

$16.77

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 288
Edition: 1st Trade Pbk. Ed
Publisher: Tor Books
Published: Sep 2006
ISBN 10: 076531567X
ISBN 13: 9780765315670

Media Reviews

This is smart, aware, provocative, and engrossing on several political, economic, and professional levels.
-- Kirkus, s tarred review on Flash

A marvelous thriller that plausibly extrapolates from current possibilities in IT, AI, media, and crime. . . Modesitt-at his best.
-- Booklist on Flash

This is smart, aware, provocative, and engrossing on several political, economic, and professional levels. Kirkus, starred review on Flash

A marvelous thriller that plausibly extrapolates from current possibilities in IT, AI, media, and crime. . . Modesitt-at his best. Booklist on Flash

This is smart, aware, provocative, and engrossing on several political, economic, and professional levels. Kirkus, starred review on Flash

A marvelous thriller that plausibly extrapolates from current possibilities in IT, AI, media, and crime. . . Modesitt-at his best. Booklist on Flash

-This is smart, aware, provocative, and engrossing on several political, economic, and professional levels.- --Kirkus, starred review on Flash

-A marvelous thriller that plausibly extrapolates from current possibilities in IT, AI, media, and crime. . . Modesitt-at his best.- --Booklist on Flash

This is smart, aware, provocative, and engrossing on several political, economic, and professional levels. --Kirkus, starred review on Flash

A marvelous thriller that plausibly extrapolates from current possibilities in IT, AI, media, and crime. . . Modesitt-at his best. --Booklist on Flash

Author Bio

Far future adventure from New York Times bestselling writer, L.E. Modesitt, Jr. Out of print for over 5 years, THE HAMMER OF DARKNESS is a rare Science fiction novel from this master craftsman.