The Neutrino Effect:: The World Builders [Paperback]

Michael Kirshteyn (Author)

Book Description

In a tumultuous future you may live to see, in a world poised on the brink of an uneasy peace, there will come a time of great discovery. One man's vision of a united earth will collide head-on with the ideals of a civilization so advanced that language has become nearly obsolete and conflict has evolved far beyond the simplicities of weapons and war. In this cataclysmic twilight moment in history, the peoples of our planet must band together towards a higher purpose or be destroyed by the machinations of our own short-sightedness. This is the first exciting adventure of Vladimir Ustinov and his team of scientists and philosophers, as they blaze the way for humankind's seminal encounter with The World Builders, an alien race whose nobility and cunning is matched only by their incredible achievements in the manipulation of physics. As Ustinov and his trusted companions Xan Huxley, Harry Northrop and General Jake Vicobs open the door to our first glimpse into a vast universe filled with overwhelming wonder and terrifying evil, they will discover that the ultimate equation is something far more complex than any of them could have imagined. An equation that will reach across time and space to teach new lessons, build new empires, and destroy the final barrier between man and alien. Humanity.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

The familiar theme of alien invasion is treated in author Michael Kirshteyn’s THE NEUTRINO EFFECT with refreshing optimism and a sure-handed style. Told from the point of view of a Russian Scientist entrepreneur named Vladimir Ustinov, the story takes place in a future some seventy years from now, in which the author speculates that peace among the nations may not be such an outrageous concept. Bold new pro-environmental policies and space exploration programs have helped to bring unanimity to the planet Earth, yet as we get deeper into the politics, we discover that much of this is simply business-as-usual, with many of the world’s nations co-opted in a unilateral cooperate takeover spearheaded by the New American government bosses. Against this backdrop, the story unfolds with a quick pace that speeds the reader along through Ustinov's discovery of a powerful new transmission media, and his team’s efforts to beam messages into space. This brings an advanced alien race called The World Builders upon us, and a new phase of human evolution is brought about, as we become students and pawns of the extra-terrestrials. The novel provides nonstop action and intrigue, with a major emphasis on character development and intergalactic conflict, introducing us to a wide assortment of alien scientists and warriors, while at the same time there is a force of realism that prevails within the fast style of the narrative. THE NEUTRINO EFFECT is an exciting, solid novel that promises an intriguing ongoing body of work from a major new talent in science fiction.

From the Author

The Neutrino Effect is a refreshingly optimistic science fiction story, written in a fast-paced style with major emphasis on character and intrigue, and contains elements of love and suspense, all of which makes the novel perfect for fans of all ages.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 364 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (July 17, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595236073
• ISBN-13: 978-0595236077
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,006,764 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This particular book is up there with the best of them., August 23, 2002

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Anna Fiskin (Liberty Township, OH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Neutrino Effect:: The World Builders (Paperback)

I read a variety of books with all different types of characters and plot twists, but I must say that this particular book is up there with the best of them. The way that the characters interact is so much like real life that you become involved in their lives. I felt upset when I found out that Dennis and Lindsay couldn't have a child. Also I thought that the way the different alien races were described sort of magnified a certain human trait. Like the WarBringers were gung ho about fighting. And the screamers were pleasure seekers, and the WorldBuilders were very intellectual. I'm not sure if this is what the writer intended but it really adds a different aspect that most sci-fi books don't have. Overall definitely a great read.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, a 'must read' for all ages., August 18, 2002

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Pietra Callagher (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Neutrino Effect:: The World Builders (Paperback)

Isac Asimov is alive. He lives in Michael Kirshteyn. This book is a 'must read' for all ages. The plot in the book develops very fast, leaving you at awe that you didn't see that one coming, and then the hole experience is repeated again and again with each new development. All the characters are well defined, full of life and every day problems just like in the real world. This is what makes this book read as if it was someone's autobiography with the exception that at the end of the book you come to a realization that this someone is fictional and does not exist. The book contains lots of science and filled with numerous predictions of the devices that will come in the future. Just like Julius Vern predicted the creation of underwater crafts (submarines), Michael Kirshteyn predicts the development of the Neutrino transmitter and the Neutrino gun, and describes what may happen to us and our civilization once these devices come into existence. I enjoyed very much reading this book and would highly recommend the book to everyone.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book., August 21, 2002

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Jennifer Shostak (Cincinnati, OH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Neutrino Effect:: The World Builders (Paperback)

I thought that THE NEUTRINO EFFECT was a very good book. The dynamic characters and the many plot twists left me wanting to read more. Also it was pretty neat how the author made the one transmission to outer space have so many different repercussions for all of the members of the team. I especially liked Dennis and Lindsay. They seemed to add a more " down to earth" flare to the book and the problems they faced made them more real. Also I get a real sense of what the characters are like through the way they handle the same problem in so many different ways. Over all I think that this book will be a best seller!