The Return of the Incredible Exploding Man
A scientific disaster changes a journalist's life forever!
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Profile Books Ltd
Published:3rd Sep '19
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In The Return of the Incredible Exploding Man, a writer's dream job turns into a nightmare when a disaster at a supercollider changes everything.
In The Return of the Incredible Exploding Man, Alex Dolan, a struggling writer, is presented with an extraordinary opportunity when multibillionaire Stanislaw Clayton hires him to document the Sioux Crossing Supercollider. Initially, this assignment feels like a dream come true for Alex, as he envisions the prestige and recognition that could come from such a high-profile project. However, the excitement quickly turns into a nightmare when a catastrophic event occurs at the supercollider site, altering the course of Alex's life forever.
As the incident unfolds, Alex finds himself at the center of a crisis that threatens not only his life but also the safety of countless others. The once-enthusiastic writer is now burdened with the knowledge of a disaster that could have far-reaching consequences. With time running out, he discovers that he possesses a unique ability that may hold the key to averting total chaos. This transformation forces him to confront his own limitations and redefine what it means to be a hero.
The Return of the Incredible Exploding Man explores themes of responsibility, the impact of scientific advancement, and the struggle between personal ambition and the greater good. As Alex navigates this treacherous new reality, he must decide whether to embrace his newfound powers or let fear dictate his actions. In a race against time, he learns that sometimes the greatest challenges lead to the most profound changes.
A kind of gonzo New Wave narrative experiment [which] adds up in a satisfying if surprising denouement * Locus *
Hutchinson's writing is superb and on a par with anyone else righting now... thoughtful, considered, and different * SF Book Review *
I have come to expect complexity and subtlety when I see Hutchinson's name * Strange Horizons *
Funny, perceptive about the state of the world and genuinely surprising * Runalong the Shelves *
Hutchinson has a real knack for getting under the skin of life, making the ordinary significant and drawing his readers in through detail and cool observations rather than lectures and infodumps * Blue Book Balloon *
ISBN: 9781781085844
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336 pages
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