Dome City Blues Jeff Edwards Books
Download As PDF : Dome City Blues Jeff Edwards Books
Los Angeles 2063
David Stalin was one of the best detectives in the business, running head-to-head with data-jackers, organ thieves, and the tech-enhanced gangs who ruled the shadowy streets of Los Angeles. He could do no wrong, until what seemed like an easy case got out of control, and left his wife dead among the abandoned ruins of old LA.
After four years of self-imposed retirement, David suddenly finds himself back on the job, struggling to unravel a crime far worse than murder. This time, he's not the hunter. As he's about to discover, the past isn't finished with him yet.
"...a smart, action-packed mystery thriller set in a future reminiscent of Blade Runner. Edwards combines the mind-twisting surrealism of Philip K. Dick with the hard-boiled characters of Elmore Leonard. I can't wait for the next one!" -- JAK KOKE, Bestselling author of 'THE EDGE OF CHAOS' and 'THE TERMINUS EXPERIMENT'
"Fresh and surprising at every turn, DOME CITY BLUES by Jeff Edwards delivers first-rate adventure, high-thrills, and a vision of the future that will keep you fascinated. With this book, my only advice is enjoy!" -- GAYLE LYNDS, New York Times bestselling author of 'THE BOOK OF SPIES'
"Take the intelligence of a Neal Stephenson novel, add a heaping helping of Richard K. Morgan kick-ass, fold in a cup or two of real world technical knowledge and an eye in the future, and then put the result in a noir dystopia bleak enough to make Philip K Dick and William Gibson shed a few tears. Bake at 2000 degrees. You now have an idea of what Jeff Edwards has in store for you in DOME CITY BLUES." -- PATRICK HEFFERNAN, Mysterious Galaxy Books
"Ex-private detective David Stalin inhabits a world you might not want to live in, but you definitely want to visit. Whether or not you'll survive the trip is anybody's guess... but you won't stop flipping the pages until you're done." -- JEFF MARIOTTE, Author of 'THE BURNING SEASON,' and 'CITY UNDER THE SAND'
Dome City Blues Jeff Edwards Books
David Stalin comes across as a basically likable, self-deprecating character and the author does a good job showing how Mr Stalin slowly changes his outlook. Other characters are less nuanced, but still interesting. However, after finishing over 1/3 of this novel, I don't think it worthwhile to continue.Problems:
Although set some 50 years in the future, most of the technology in this story doesn't seem to have progressed very much Example: "convergence" is a current topic--why is it not yet a reality half a century from now?. Another example is where someone (I want to avoid spoilers) suggests using hair dye to conceal David's identity ("better than nothing"). Surely the author is aware of retinal scans, heat signatures and gait analysis? 50 years from now, there would have to be even more advanced techniques available. And why do characters alternate between being ignorant of the early 21st century and making occasional reference to things that no longer exist? Apart from some overly explicit sex scenes involving Mr. Stalin, the anachronisms are starting to grate on me. Yes, I know, you are supposed to suspend disbelief, but consistency helps a lot.
Product details
|
Tags : Amazon.com: Dome City Blues (9780983008569): Jeff Edwards: Books,Jeff Edwards,Dome City Blues,Stealth Books,0983008566,Fiction - Science Fiction,Fiction Science Fiction Hard Science Fiction,Science Fiction - Hard Science Fiction,Science fiction
People also read other books :
- The art of Base Ball Batting Henry Chadwick 9781297750212 Books
- Save Me Siren Publishing LoveXtreme Forever edition by Kris Royce Literature Fiction eBooks
- Along for the Ride A Rouge Erotic Romance edition by Michelle M Pillow Literature Fiction eBooks
- Why We Left the Left Personal Stories by Leftists/Liberals Who Evolved to Embrace Libertarianism eBook Tom Garrison
- Whitelocke On Lawmanship 3rd Edition Bullstrode Whitelocke KC 9781439263273 Books
Dome City Blues Jeff Edwards Books Reviews
This was my first adventure into futuristic genre and I did so by accident. I have read other books by J.E. and enjoyed them. Although I was initially surprised by this departure from his other genres, I slowly began to warm up to his plot. Also, the book is well written so I continued with it. I'm glad I did. Character development, interesting plot and well handled "futuristic" technology were attractive to me. I also appreciated the author's note at the end explaining the origins and facts of this work.
A psychopath is ripping the hearts out of young women in a futuristic Los Angeles….. where people live in a series of protective domes (to shield them from a very toxic atmosphere).
This is a pretty good Mike Hammer kind of PI story, well written and edited. The characters are well developed and are likable or hate-able (whatever the case may be).
The author has a very good imagination…..particularly when dreaming-up futuristic technology (which is central to the story) and making it sensible and believable.
Overall a very enjoyable reading experience and I will purchase the rest of the series.
Excellent book! Well written, well paced, and superb milieu building, it's an SF take on the '50 gumshoe novel. As I read the book, I wondered when it was written. Unlike (apparently) several of the other reviewers, I actually read the author's afterword. In it, he describes how the book was originally written in 1992, and after much thought he decided to publish it "as is" rather than try to update it. The book is therefore doubly interesting for unintentionally demonstrating how much the world has changed in 20 years; Not just technologically--like other reviewers have pointed out--but socially as well. For instance, you won't find the token minority BFF or the gay supporting character that millennials demand in every form of published media... You will, however, find a strong and capable female (Jaguar), a plot with multiple twists and turn through a mystery that lasts until the end, action, suspense, smoky nightclubs, and a toughly enjoyable trip into a dark and gritty city. Clear your calendar... If you're like me, you won't be able to put this down!
Good story. Classic tale of a retired detective pulled back into working for a beautiful woman who discovers far more mystery than he bargained for when he took the job. In a sort of semi-post-apocalyptic world where cities are mostly laid waste, clean air is available only in large domed parts of those cities, and sub-orbital craft move people from one part of the planet to another, most everyone smokes cigarettes and cell phones are stuck at the pre-smartphone stage of development, The author comments on some of these unintentional ironies in an addendum. A light read, good surprise in the ending.
Jeff Edwards may be known for his Sea Warrior series where he crafts exciting naval adventures built upon his career as a destroyer-based chief petty officer. However, if the word gets out, he'll be known for futuristic mystery thrillers. Dome City Blues is a masterpiece, and he's working on a sequel that will jump to the top of my reading list.
Why is Dome City Blues better than Sea of Shadows,The Seventh Angel, and Sword of Shiva? First, a detective story highlights Edwards' ability to build intrigue, and he proves himself a master in weaving this plot. Second, its science fiction setting lets the author exercise his powerful imagination on philosophical issues such as medically-enhanced immortality, the fate of the human soul, and the competition of man vs. machine in evolution. Third, the crime story pace supports his writing style because it is perfect for his natural balance of pace vs. description. Finally, he gambled and won when he wrote the story in the first person. This is risky since using just one point of view character can limit perspectives for unfolding a story, but Edwards rolls out this plot so tightly that his main character, David Stalin, carries it effortlessly. As a result, we get a deeper connection and stronger empathy with Stalin, and we are urging for him to succeed well before the final chapters.
If you like mystery thrillers you'll enjoy this. If you like science fiction where the technology is central to the story, you'll enjoy this. If you've enjoyed anything else you've read by Edwards, I recommend getting your hands on Dome City Blues.
Note I am a fellow Stealth Books author.Rogue Defender
David Stalin comes across as a basically likable, self-deprecating character and the author does a good job showing how Mr Stalin slowly changes his outlook. Other characters are less nuanced, but still interesting. However, after finishing over 1/3 of this novel, I don't think it worthwhile to continue.
Problems
Although set some 50 years in the future, most of the technology in this story doesn't seem to have progressed very much Example "convergence" is a current topic--why is it not yet a reality half a century from now?. Another example is where someone (I want to avoid spoilers) suggests using hair dye to conceal David's identity ("better than nothing"). Surely the author is aware of retinal scans, heat signatures and gait analysis? 50 years from now, there would have to be even more advanced techniques available. And why do characters alternate between being ignorant of the early 21st century and making occasional reference to things that no longer exist? Apart from some overly explicit sex scenes involving Mr. Stalin, the anachronisms are starting to grate on me. Yes, I know, you are supposed to suspend disbelief, but consistency helps a lot.
0 Response to "[B4Q]≡ [PDF] Free Dome City Blues Jeff Edwards Books"
Post a Comment