Originally named wizards first rule after the first book in the sword of truth series, the show was retitled to legend of the seeker at goodkinds suggestion since the producers wanted to differentiate the show from the books, it would have been too restrictive for them to only include plot lines from the first book. Born on may 7, 1962 richards grew up in cincinnati, ohio. Richards, including the cure, and wired, and more on. Kevin pariseau elevates this nearfuture scifi tale with a pulsepounding delivery, narrating the science, the suspense and the horror of this alltoo plausible tale from new york times bestselling author douglas e. One that explores actual human enhancements being worked on today, along with mindblowing concepts that readers will be pondering long after. Richards paragon press a breathtaking nearfuture thriller. In addition to his latest technothriller, game changer, he has also written written wired, amped. From the ny times bestselling author whose books have been downloaded. Seeker provides what richards fans have come to expect in terms of bridging fiction with modern technological advances. When a ufo lands in the heart of the amazon jungle. Douglas e richards has produced another excellent techno thriller in minds eye. One of my strongest impressions of this book is that it reminds me of the most dangerous game by richard connell.
His books have been translated into eight languages and published by major publishers in numerous foreign countries. These are the first books from douglas richards that ive read, after a friend recommended minds eye. Richards books in order of when they were first released. He went to finneytown high school, and then graduated with a degree in microbiology from ohio state university, a masters degree in molecular biology from the university of wisconsin, and a masters degree in business administration from the university of chicago. Richards is the new york times and usa today bestselling author of wired and more than a dozen other novels see list below. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. If youre writing a seeker essay and need some advice, post your douglas e. He went to finneytown high school, and then graduated with a degree in microbiology. Douglas richards as mastered the fine art of combining the above into a truly mindblowing story that will make some wonder if perhaps this is his biography. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. If youve read the former or watched the latter, then youll have a good idea of what the premise of seeker is, but the consequences of losing are much more severe. He has also authored six middlegrade adventures enjoyed by adults and kids alike. He has written numerous science piece for national geographic kids magazine. Richards became a published novelist in 2004 with the novel trapped. Douglas grew up in cincinnati, graduated from finneytown high school and earned his b. Richards cant afford to take traditional publishing. Oct 23, 2018 with seeker, richards returns to the level he demonstrated with split second a novelist capable of crafting an addictive thriller, rather than the futurist moonlighting as a fiction writer. Game changer is more of the same, and thats a good thing douglas richards is obviously a genius. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Seeker is a fastpaced, rollercoaster ride of a thriller.
Richardss bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. He finds he has the ability to mentally surf the internet and can also read peoples thoughts. It appears that douglas richards seems unaware that his own technological acumen or interests that create the backdrop of these novels is the very thing that leads them to read so poorly. Douglas preston richards is a worthy successor to michael crichton. Welcome to the page for my new novel, seeker, published in june, 2018.
Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Richards has 23 books on goodreads with 170927 ratings. Richards delivers another thought provoking novel im going to keep it short and simple. Seeker kindle edition by richards, douglas e download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. It is a little farther out than his previous nearfuture books, but highly enjoyable just the same. Then, even after his first ebook blew up, he returned to a traditional publisher and tried it again with his next novel, but it still wasnt nearly as. Ive only recently started to follow this author, after reading his two books in the split second timetravel thriller series. Richards is largely known today as a usa today bestselling author of wired books and its sequels. In addition to his latest technothriller, game changer, he has also written written wired, amped, minds eye, brainweb, quantum lens, split second, and the cure, as well as six middlegrade adventures enjoyed by kids and adults alike. Recommended for everyone who loves sciencebased science fiction. The story starts with a bang when we are told about an alien ship that landed on the earth and thus right from the word go there is a race between the world powers to reach and achieve that which has fallen from space as it could provide the. We are absolutely blessed to live in a time that allows so many books to be enjoyed. A return to form for one of science fictions most important voices.
By douglas richards ive spent most of the last few months on a fantasy binge, and so wanted to make sure to add some scifi to the blog before too long. He went to finneytown high school where he graduated in 1980. Richards 2018 first edition paperback book at the best online prices at ebay. Nick hall awakes with no memory of who he is or how he came to be hunted by professional killers. His books have been translated into eight languages and. Seeker is an awesome, fastpaced near future thriller from douglas e. Seeker near future by douglas e richards fantastic fiction. Douglas e richards books reading order for his teen and adult scifi techno thrillers like wired, split second, amped, minds eye and seeker.
One that explores actual human enhancements being worked on today, along with mindblowing concepts that readers will be pondering long after theyve read the last page. Richard is a sheer quest of a man who is on a mission that only he can fulfill thats why he is hired in the first place. Richards is an extraordinary writer, dean koontz who can keep you turning the pages all night long. Richards lives in san diego, california with his wife and two children. Jul 20, 2018 by douglas richards ive spent most of the last few months on a fantasy binge, and so wanted to make sure to add some scifi to the blog before too long. Richards is the new york times and usa today bestselling author of wired. He was brought up here with his parents and his sister pam. Technology that will allow the country that controls it to dominate the globe. Seeker near future by douglas e richards book cover, description, publication history. When an interstellar probe lands in the heart of the amazon jungle, powerful nations around the world will stop at nothing to retrieve it. Richards joins his previous ten best sellers as a topnotch, highly engrossing work displaying richards absolute brilliance. Richards is a sciencefiction and timetravel author with popular books such as wired, split second, and time frame under his belt, along with his latest standalone, seeker. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
He grew up in cincinnati, ohio with his parents and his sister, pam. The story starts with a bang when we are told about. Kindle edition verified purchase i have read all of his books and admit that although i have enjoyed all of them some. Because the unoccupied alien craft is sure to contain revolutionary technology. A small alien spacecraft with extraordinary secrets. Richards is a former biotech executive, thinker and allaround science guy. Richards createspace independent publishing platform a breathtaking nearfuture thriller. Seeker by douglas richards held promise initially, but that soon diminished as the plot progressed. From the ny times bestselling author whose books have been downloaded over a million times. Richards essay question on our facebook page where fellow bookworms are always glad to help. Instead of leaving an air of mystery, and allowing some questions to go unanswered. As usual, a great mix of science, suspense and action, just the way i like them and came to expect from this author.
Seeker, an exceptional scifi thriller by douglas e. Buy seeker by douglas e richards online at alibris. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading seeker. The scenario was strong, but it was light on plotcharacter development and weighty on technoscientific elements or amazon jungle the setting facts. Seriously, this is a book that brings many scientific conundrums into the limelight, in an average joe spellbinding language, making it even more entertaining. Richards has been widely praised for his ability to weave action, suspense, and science into riveting novels that brilliantly straddle the thriller and science fiction genres. Richards is an american author of science fictionthriller novels for adults and children. Seeker provides what richards fans have come to expect in terms of bridging fiction with modern. With the probe hidden within the densest rainforest on. Richards is an american writer who primarily focuses on science fiction and children writing both in fiction and nonfiction genre.
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