After Atlas, Emma Newman
After Atlas, Emma Newman
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After Atlas

Author: Emma Newman

Narrator: Andrew Kingston

Unabridged: 12 hr 46 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/08/2016


Synopsis

Acclaimed author Emma Newman returns to the captivating universe she created in Planetfall with a stunning science fiction mystery where one man’s murder is much more than it seems.Gov-corp detective Carlos Moreno was only a baby when Atlas left Earth to seek truth among the stars. But in that moment, the course of Carlos’ entire life changed. Atlas is what took his mother away; what made his father lose hope; what led Alejandro Casales, leader of the religious cult known as the Circle, to his door. And now, on the eve of the fortieth anniversary of Atlas’ departure, it has something to do with why Casales was found dead in his hotel room—and why Carlos is the man in charge of the investigation.To figure out who killed one of the most powerful men on Earth, Carlos is supposed to put aside his personal history. But the deeper he delves into the case, the more he realizes that escaping the past is not so easy. There’s more to Casales’ death than meets the eye, and something much more sinister to the legacy of Atlas than anyone realizes.

About Emma Newman

EMMA NEWMAN writes dark short stories and science fiction and urban fantasy novels. Between Two Thorns, the first book in Emma’s acclaimed Split Worlds urban fantasy series, was shortlisted for the British Fantasy Awards for Best Novel and Emma was nominated for Best Newcomer. She is also the author of Planetfall.Emma is a professional audio book narrator and also co-writes and hosts the Hugo-nominated podcast ‘Tea and Jeopardy’ which involves tea, cake, mild peril and singing chickens. Her hobbies include dressmaking and role playing games.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Bradley on January 17, 2019

This one was one rather huge surprise for me. I mean, I liked the exploration bits and the mental disability bits in the first novel. It felt genuine and fascinating. But this one took on a whole different feel. Cyberpunk, a heavily populated society, massive injustice, social inequality, and institu......more

Goodreads review by Justine on April 01, 2017

4.5 stars I really liked this one. Although technically a sequel to Planetfall, instead of being set on the planet where the events of the last book took place, After Atlas is a crime novel set on Earth 40 years after the colonists of Planetfall departed. I don't really read many crime novels or mur......more


Quotes

“A detective novel on acid…Newman’s psychological insight is astute.” Washington Post

“Gripping and sorrowful, this imaginative story is a satisfying return to Newman’s future of greed and hope.” Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Combines the classic mystery-novel whodunit with a frighteningly possible reality of corporate-owned governments.” Booklist

“A lovely locked room mystery in which the stakes are incredibly high and the world is so very engaging…Emma Newman creates addictive page turners.” Starburst magazine


Awards

  • Publishers Weekly Best Books of the Year
  • Arthur C. Clarke Award
  • Neukom Institute Literary Arts Award