{"product_id":"9781250767288","title":"The Elysium Commission","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Elysium Commission\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): L. E. Modesitt, Jr.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eL.E. Modesitt returns to SF with a whole new future world on the brink of destruction. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA brilliant scientist on the planet Devanta has created a small universe contiguous to ours --and a utopian city on one of the planets. The question becomes, though, an utopia for whom? And why is a shady entertainment mogul subsidizing the scientist? More critical than that, does this new universe require the destruction of a portion --or all -- of our universe in order to grow and stabilize? Blaine Donne is a retired military special operative now devoted to problem-solving for hire. He investigates a series of seemingly unrelated mysteries that arise with the arrival of a woman with unlimited resources who has neither a present nor a past. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe more he investigates, the more questions arise, including the role of the two heiresses who are more -- and less -- than they seem, and the more Donne is pushed inexorably toward an explosive solution and a regional interstellar war.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eOther Series by L.E. Modesitt, Jr.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Saga of Recluce\u003cbr\u003eThe Imager Portfolio\u003cbr\u003eThe Corean Chronicles\u003cbr\u003eThe Spellsong Cycle\u003cbr\u003eThe Ghost Books\u003cbr\u003eThe Ecolitan Matter\u003cbr\u003eThe Forever Hero\u003cbr\u003eTimegod's World\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eOther Books\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Green Progression\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHammer of Darkness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Parafaith War\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdiamante\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGravity Dreams\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Octagonal Raven\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eArchform: Beauty\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Ethos Effect\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFlash\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Eternity Artifact\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Elysium Commission\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eViewpoints Critical\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHaze\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmpress of Eternity\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe One-Eyed Man\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSolar Express\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A glorious space opera .” —\u003ci\u003eChronicle on The Eternity Artifact\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Captivating far-future tale of life in space, from the author of \u003ci\u003eFlash\u003c\/i\u003e. . . .Modesitt's prose is lively. . . .A must-read for Modesitt fans, as well as those of Jack McDevitt and Arthur C. Clarke.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus, starred review on The Eternity Artifact\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Shines with engrossing characters, terrific plotting, and realistic world-building . . . .rip-roaring space adventure . . . .a must-read for fans of interstellar fiction.” —\u003ci\u003eRomantic Times Bookclub on The Eternity Artifact\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A powerful novel on a sweeping, mysterious stage.” —\u003ci\u003eDave Drake on The Eternity Artifact\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“L. E. Modesitt is one of those special authors who brings a great deal to his work: a love of words, an understanding of people and cultures, and an interest in great stories and ideas. It shows in every line of his tale.” —\u003ci\u003eDavid Farland on The Eternity Artifact\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Superior science-fiction adventure writing. The plot moves compellingly, the characters are distinct and idenitifiable.” —\u003ci\u003eScience Fiction Weekly on The Eternity Artifact\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250767288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Tor Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40735918817486,"sku":"9781250767288","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250767288","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}