Books matching: mysterious artifacts
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Save:The Gold Bug by Edgar Allan Poe is a short story that revolves around a mysterious golden bug with a skull outline on its back, leading to the discovery of buried pirate treasure. The story involves solving cryptograms, exploring themes of adventure, code-cracking, and treasure hunting in an engaging and entertaining manner. The writing style is described as beautifully written, with a focus on mystery, adventure, and the use of substitution ciphers to create an intriguing narrative that captures the reader's attention.
Many years ago, I contracted an intimacy with a Mr. William Legrand. He was of an ancient Huguenot family, and had once been wealthy; but a series of misfortunes had reduced him to want. To avoid the ...
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Save:Red Planet Blues by Robert J. Sawyer is a sci-fi detective novel set in a future Mars colony where prospectors hunt for Martian fossils, reminiscent of a frontier gold rush. The story follows the hard-boiled private investigator, Alex Lomax, as he navigates through a plot filled with twists, betrayals, and identity theft involving transfers of consciousness into android bodies. The narrative combines elements of hard-boiled noir detective fiction, science fiction, and frontier storytelling, creating a unique and engaging blend of genres.
The book explores themes of human transference into artificial bodies, the pursuit of immortality through technology, and the consequences of identity theft in a futuristic setting. With a backdrop of a domed city on Mars and a society driven by the discovery of valuable Martian fossils, the story mixes humor, suspense, and mystery, offering a fast-paced and entertaining read for fans of noir and science fiction.
The door to my office slid open. “Hello,” I said, rising from my chair. “You must be my nine o’clock.” I said it as if I had a ten o’clock and an eleven o’clock, but I didn’t. The whole Martian econom... - #3
Save:'Resurrection Reprise' in the 'Soulbound Universe' series by Hailey Turner follows mage Spencer Bailey and his companion, Psychopomp ocelot Fatima, as they navigate a world filled with complex relationships, dangerous government agencies, and missing artifacts with catastrophic potential. Set in a universe brimming with epic battles, demons, vampires, and dragons, the story unfolds with suspenseful events, intricate world-building, and well-rounded characters. Spencer's unique powers and his evolving relationship with Takoma, the Master Vampire of Seattle, take center stage in a plot that seamlessly weaves together mythology, magic, and romance.
The book delves into Spencer's journey as a soul breaker, a powerful and rare magical being whose abilities are misunderstood and feared by many. As he embarks on an investigation involving a missing artifact, Spencer must navigate treacherous waters while relying on his connections with familiar faces from the 'Soulbound' series. The writing style captures the essence of the 'Soulbound' universe, offering readers a thrilling and engaging story filled with action, romance, and intricate storytelling that keeps them hooked from start to finish.
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Save:'So Cold the River' by Michael Koryta is a supernatural thriller set in a small town in Indiana where Eric Shaw, a failed filmmaker, is hired to make a documentary about an elderly billionaire named Campbell Bradshaw. Upon arriving in the town, Eric starts experiencing creepy visions related to Campbell Bradshaw, triggered by drinking a mysterious bottle of ancient Pluto water. As Eric delves deeper into the history of the town and the secrets surrounding the water, he uncovers malevolent spirits and dark mysteries that propel the story forward in a suspenseful and eerie manner. The writing style of the book is described as gripping, with a sense of dread that builds up gradually, keeping readers engaged and eager to uncover the truth behind the supernatural events.
YOU LOOKED FOR the artifacts of their ambition. That was what a sociology professor had said one day in a freshman seminar, and Eric Shaw had liked something about the phrase, wrote it and only it in ... - #5
Save:'An Absolutely Remarkable Thing' by Hank Green is a science fiction novel that follows the story of April May, who discovers a giant robot statue in New York City and becomes an internet sensation. As more giant robots, known as Carls, appear around the world, April and her friends navigate fame, friendship, and the mystery surrounding the Carls. The book delves into themes of fame, responsibility, and the power of social media, all wrapped up in a fast-paced and inventive narrative style with a flawed but lovable narrator.
The book explores the impact of celebrity culture, mob mentality, and the complexities of human behavior in the age of social media. Hank Green's writing is described as breezy yet tightly plotted, with a clear moral center that may come across as preachy to some readers unfamiliar with his work. The story unfolds through a first-person narrative that occasionally breaks the fourth wall, offering a unique perspective on friendship, love, and the blurred lines between reality and fiction.
Look, I am aware that you’re here for an epic tale of intrigue and mystery and adventure and near death and actual death, but in order to get to that (unless you want to skip to chapter 13—I’m not you... 'The Best of H.P. Lovecraft: Bloodcurdling Tales of Horror and the Macabre' by author H.P. Lovecraft is a collection of horror stories that delve into the realms of cosmic fear, chilling horror, and psychological misdirection. Lovecraft's writing style is described as wordy, with complex sentences and vocabulary, but at the same time, it is unique, vocabulary-expanding, and always a joy to read. The stories in the collection explore themes of ancient evil, encounters with cosmic beings, and the psychological turmoil faced by the protagonists.
This is the opening sentence of “Supernatural Horror in Literature,” one of the finest essays on horror fiction ever written. Its author, H. P. Lovecraft, is considered by many to be one of the finest...- #7
Save:The Christmas Mystery by Jostein Gaarder is a heartwarming tale that intertwines a modern-day mystery with the story of Christmas. The book follows the journey of a young girl who travels back in time from northern Europe to Bethlehem, encountering various characters and learning about history and geography along the way. The story is meant to be read as an Advent calendar, with one chapter to be read each day leading up to Christmas, making it a perfect festive read for families.
Among all these busy people were Papa and Joachim. They had gone into town to buy an Advent calendar, and it was their last chance, because tomorrow would be December 1. . They were sold out at the ne... - #8
Save:'Way Station' by Clifford D. Simak is a science fiction novel that follows the story of Enoch Wallace, a Civil War veteran living in Wisconsin who is chosen to operate a way station for intergalactic travelers on Earth. Despite being over a hundred years old and not aging, Enoch must navigate his quiet life and the complexities of his role as a keeper of the station, all while facing threats to the galactic federation and decisions about Earth's future. The book explores themes of identity, humanity, and the consequences of violence through Enoch's introspective journey and interactions with various alien species.
The noise was ended now. The smoke drifted like thin, gray wisps of fog above the tortured earth and the shattered fences and the peach trees that had been whittled into toothpicks by the cannon fire.... The Book of Sand and Shakespeare's Memory by Jorge Luis Borges is a collection of short stories that delve into hidden worlds, evoking distant sadness and mystery in readers. Borges' writing style is described as calm, quiet, yet unsettling and thought-provoking, taking readers on a journey through fantastical plots that pay homage to other literary giants like H.G. Wells and H.P. Lovecraft. The stories cover themes such as the perfect one-word poem, a book with no end, and the complexities of Shakespeare's memory, showcasing Borges' ability to captivate readers with brevity and clarity.
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Save:Kim Stanley Robinson's 'Icehenge' is a science fiction novel that spans over 400 years, exploring the solar system as humans discover a Stonehenge-like monument on Pluto. The book follows three interconnected stories with different narrators, showcasing a society where people can live for centuries and memory has lost its significance. The plot involves mysteries surrounding the ice monolith on Pluto and the implications it holds for humanity's history and future. Robinson's writing style in 'Icehenge' is described as lyrical, engaging, and thought-provoking, with elements of mystery, philosophical reflections on memory and history, and intricate character development.
MEMORY is the weak link. This year I will be three hundred and ten years old, but most of my life is lost to me, buried in the years. I might as well be a creature of incarnations, moving from life to...
