Stasis [Paperback]

Kelly Steed (Author), Colleen Elliott (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 30, 2001

Brad Harris, a political science major, is shocked to learn that his grandfather, James, declared clinically dead twenty years ago, has been revived from cryonic suspension. Stasis is the story of religious belief versus scientific reality and cryonics gone awry.

Editorial Reviews

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A Very entertaining and enjoyable read! -- Victoria Taylor Murray, Author of 'Thief Of Hearts' and 'Forbidden', October 28, 2001

Good science fiction begins with the mundane and slowly pulls the reader off-balance. Stasis is an enthralling tale, well told. -- Andrea M. Chester, Reviewer Absolute Write, February 14, 2002

Great page turner! Keeps you going! -- Lorena Hanks, Author of The Synija, September 9, 2002

It's an interesting tale and an excellent moral fable on what can happen when science goes wrong. A good read. -- Twisted Tales Webzine, January 15, 2002

The authors' ability to create a visual is intense, employing their formidable use of our language. Four stars.... -- Tracy Arnot, Author of Skinny Girl Stew, August 2001

From the Publisher

Should mortal man tamper with the natural progression of life and death? The Luyet Institute seems Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth and an agent of eternal life, prizes sought by man for centuries, but beneath the smile-laden promises, is a portal guarantying nonhuman entities a flesh and blood existence. Reincarnation, the natural way of eternal life, is replaced by technology causing a rip in the fabric of the universe, which threatens to reduce it to its most basic components.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 220 pages
• Publisher: AmErica House (September 30, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1588512320
• ISBN-13: 978-1588512321
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,538,282 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Modern dilemma, ancient solution., February 19, 2002

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"dhoss2u" (St. Clair Shores, MI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stasis (Paperback)

This is not your average sci-fi offering. "Stasis" is an intriguing blend of near-future techno paranoia, and ancient spiritualism. In Kelly Steed's world, science is not necessarily the cure to all the world's problems, and the solutions can be found in the most unlikely places. The classic "what if?" scenario of technology gone awry, coupled with an unusual group of protagonists make "Stasis" a good read, indeed.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling...rivets the attention..., December 13, 2001

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J. Stocks (Harrison Twp., Mi) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stasis (Paperback)

Alas, poor Rupert, disembowled for a sadistic's pleasure! James Harris is as fascinating and humorous as he is repulsive. An ancient being that makes a worthy adversary for a high-tech society. The detailed visual descriptions splayed across the literary canvas tantalized the senses and made me feel like I was reading a movie. Unlike some hard sci-fi, Stasis' science is written to be understandable to a general audience yet can be appreciated by professionals. I live close to an actual cryonics lab; Stasis has ensured that my nightmares will never be the same.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Edge of your chair interesting!, November 27, 2001

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Dennis O'Keeffe (Poughkeepsie, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stasis (Paperback)

Stasis is a well written novel that especially appeals to the mystery or science-fiction reader. There is enough suspense to hold your interest past your bedtime, but it's not overdone. I recommend it as a must read!