Jason M. Hough was born in Illinois, but grew up on the mean streets of suburban San Diego, California. In 1978, at age six, his parents took him to see Star Wars, and so began a lifelong love of sci-fi and all things geek. He later worked for a decade in the videogame industry as both a 3D artist and game designer. Today he lives in Seattle with his wife and two sons. In his spare time he likes to build Lego spaceships with his boys and other similarly grown-up pursuits.
"A hell of a fun book."-James S. A. Corey, New York Times
bestselling author of Abaddon's Gate
"[Jason M.] Hough's first novel combines the rapid-fire action
and memorable characters associated with Joss Whedon's
short-lived Firefly TV series with the accessibility and
scientific acumen of [James S. A.] Corey's 'Expanse'
series."-Library Journal (starred review)
"The best part about alien stories is their mystery, and Jason
Hough understands that like no other. Full of compelling
characters and thick with tension, The Darwin Elevator delivers
both despair and hope along with a gigantic dose of wonder. It's
a brilliant debut, and Hough can take my money whenever he
writes anything from now on."-Kevin Hearne, New York
Times bestselling author of The Iron Druid Chronicles
"Newcomer Hough displays a talent for imaginative plotting and
realistic dialogue, and the brisk pacing and cliffhanger ending
will keep readers enthralled and eagerly awaiting the next
installment."-Publishers Weekly
"Jason M. Hough does a great job with this huge story. The world of
Darwin and the Elevator is deliciously complex and satisfying.
Skyler, Tania, and all the other characters are delightfully drawn
and fun to spend time with. . . . The story unfolds with just
the right balance of high adventure, espionage, humor, and
emotional truth. . . . As soon as you finish, you'll want
more."-Analog
"A debut novel unlike any other . . . This is something
special. Something iconic. The Darwin Elevator is full of majesty
and wonder, mystery and mayhem, colorful characters and insidious
schemes."-SF Signal
"Fun, action-packed and entertaining . . . a sure contender for
science fiction debut of the year!"-Pat's Fantasy
Hotlist
"Claustrophobic, intense, and satisfying . . . I couldn't put this
book down. The Darwin Elevator depicts a terrifying world, suspends
it from a delicate thread, and forces you to read with held
breath as you anticipate the inevitable fall."-Hugh Howey,
New York Times bestselling author of Wool
"Hough writes with irresistible energy and gritty realism. His puts
his characters through hell, blending a convincing plot with
heart-stopping action and moments of raw terror as the world
goes crazy in the shadow of unfathomable alien intentions."-Sara
Creasy, author of the Philip K. Dick Award-nominated Song of
Scarabaeus
"A thrilling story right from the first page . . . This book
plugs straight into the fight-or-flight part of your brain."-Ted
Kosmatka, author of The Games
"If you enjoy high adventure with a kick-ass crew, I suggest
you take Hough's Darwin Elevator for a ride."-Warren Hammond,
author of KOP
Killer
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