The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi The Kaiju Preservation Society is a thrilling standalone adventure from bestselling author John Scalzi. Jamie Gray embarks on the trip of a lifetime – to protect enormous kaiju on an alternate Earth. But not all is safe in this human-free world . . . FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description John Scalzi is the most entertaining, accessible writer working in SF today - Joe HillIn New York City, Jamie Gray is a driver for food delivery apps. That is, until Jamie makes a delivery to an old acquaintance, Tom, who works at what he calls an animal rights organization. Toms team needs a last-minute grunt to handle things on their next field visit. Jamie, eager to do anything, immediately signs on.What Tom doesnt tell Jamie is that the animals his team cares for are not here on Earth. Not our Earth, at least. In an alternate dimension, massive dinosaur-like creatures named Kaiju roam a warm and human-free world. Theyre the universes largest and most dangerous animal and theyre in trouble. Its not just the Kaiju Preservation Society whose found their way to the alternate world. Others have, too. And their carelessness could cause millions back on our Earth to die.The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi is a thrilling, fast-paced adventure set on an alternate Earth - perfect for fans of Adrian Tchaikovsky and Charles Stross. Author Biography John Scalzi is one of the most popular and acclaimed SF authors to emerge in the last decade. His debut, Old Mans War, won him science fictions John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. His New York Times bestsellers include The Last Colony, Fuzzy Nation, The End of All Things and Redshirts, which won 2013s Hugo Award for Best Novel. Material from his widely read blog Whatever has also earned him two other Hugo Awards. He lives in Ohio with his wife and daughter. Review A more ethical Jurassic Park meets the camaraderie of Parks and Recreation in this wonderfully witty and refreshingly earnest adventure yarn . . . Sure to delight -- Publishers WeeklyBubbles with . . . banter and snarky humour -- Kirkus ReviewsAn escapist delight -- The TimesSheer geeky pleasure from start to finish -- Financial TimesHugely enjoyable, intelligent and good-humoured fun -- GuardianHis most entertaining [novel] . . . a huge success -- SFXJohn Scalzi is the most entertaining, accessible writer working in SF today -- Joe Hill on Old Mans WarScalzi is one of the slickest writers that SF has ever produced -- Wall Street Journal on Old Mans WarRousing storytelling and satisfying intrigue . . . an engaging, well-crafted sci-fi drama -- SFX on The Collapsing EmpireScalzi is not producing didactic fiction; hes telling a great story -- Huffington Post on Lock InClever dialogue, fast-paced story and strong characters -- The Times on the Old Mans War seriesAn incredible imagination -- LA Times on The Consuming Fire Promotional Jamie Gray embarks on the trip of a lifetime - to protect enormous kaiju on an alternate Earth. But not all is safe in this human-free world . . . Promotional "Headline" Jamie Gray embarks on the trip of a lifetime - to protect enormous kaiju on an alternate Earth. But not all is safe in this human-free world . . . Details ISBN1509835326 Author John Scalzi Publisher Pan Macmillan Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1509835326 ISBN-13 9781509835324 Format Paperback Publication Date 2022-03-17 UK Release Date 2022-03-17 Pages 272 Imprint Tor Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Audience Age 18 DEWEY 813/.6 Audience General AU Release Date 2022-03-28 NZ Release Date 2022-03-28 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:135153717;

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