{"product_id":"book-atz0","title":"The Darwin Elevator","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJason M. Hough’s pulse-pounding debut combines the drama, swagger, and vivid characters of Joss Whedon’s \u003ci\u003eFirefly\u003c\/i\u003e with the talent of sci-fi author John Scalzi.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e In the mid-23rd century, Darwin, Australia, stands as the last human city on Earth. The world has succumbed to an alien plague, with most of the population transformed into mindless, savage creatures. The planet’s refugees flock to Darwin, where a space elevator—created by the architects of this apocalypse, the Builders—emits a plague-suppressing aura.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Skyler Luiken has a rare immunity to the plague. Backed by an international crew of fellow “immunes,” he leads missions into the dangerous wasteland beyond the aura’s edge to find the resources Darwin needs to stave off collapse. But when the Elevator starts to malfunction, Skyler is tapped—along with the brilliant scientist, Dr. Tania Sharma—to solve the mystery of the failing alien technology and save the ragged remnants of humanity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Darwin Elevator\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A hell of a fun book.”\u003cb\u003e—James S. A. Corey, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eAbaddon’s Gate\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[Jason M.] Hough’s first novel \u003cb\u003ecombines the rapid-fire action and memorable characters\u003c\/b\u003e associated with \u003cb\u003eJoss Whedon’s short-lived \u003ci\u003eFirefly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e TV series with the \u003cb\u003eaccessibility and scientific acumen of [James S. A.] Corey’s ‘Expanse’ \u003c\/b\u003eseries.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “The best part about alien stories is their mystery, and Jason Hough understands that like no other. \u003cb\u003eFull of compelling characters and thick with tension\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Darwin Elevator\u003c\/i\u003e delivers both despair and hope along with a gigantic dose of wonder. It’s \u003cb\u003ea brilliant debut\u003c\/b\u003e, and Hough can take my money whenever he writes anything from now on.”\u003cb\u003e—Kevin Hearne, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of The Iron Druid Chronicles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Newcomer Hough displays a talent for imaginative plotting and realistic dialogue, and the \u003cb\u003ebrisk pacing and cliffhanger ending will keep readers enthralled\u003c\/b\u003e and eagerly awaiting the next installment.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Jason M. Hough does a great job with this huge story. The world of Darwin and the Elevator is deliciously complex and satisfying. Skyler, Tania, and all the other characters are delightfully drawn and fun to spend time with. . . . The story unfolds with just \u003cb\u003ethe right balance of high adventure, espionage, humor, and emotional truth\u003c\/b\u003e. . . . As soon as you finish, you’ll want more.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eAnalog\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “\u003cb\u003eA debut novel unlike any other\u003c\/b\u003e . . . This is something special. Something iconic. \u003ci\u003eThe Darwin Elevator\u003c\/i\u003e is full of majesty and wonder, mystery and mayhem, colorful characters and insidious schemes.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSF Signal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Fun, action-packed and entertaining . . . \u003cb\u003ea sure contender for science fiction debut of the year\u003c\/b\u003e!”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePat’s Fantasy Hotlist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Claustrophobic, intense, and satisfying . . . I couldn’t put this book down. \u003ci\u003eThe Darwin Elevator\u003c\/i\u003e depicts a terrifying world, suspends it from a delicate thread, and \u003cb\u003eforces you to read with held breath\u003c\/b\u003e as you anticipate the inevitable fall.”\u003cb\u003e—Hugh Howey, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWool\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49335611294000,"sku":"BDatz0","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/279582-atz0-Square.jpg?v=1733933556","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-atz0","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}