Best-selling author Simon Morden draws upon his expertise as a bona fide rocket scientist to deliver mindbending science fiction. In Theories of Flight, Petrovich is the guardian of several secrets. For starters, he knows how to make anti-gravity. And if that's not impressive enough, he also knows which secret server farm hides a sentient computer program-the same one that nearly wiped out the Metrozone. Now someone wants to kill Petrovich-and doesn't seem to care what is destroyed in the process.
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"The second book in the Samuil Petrovitch/Metrozone trilogy set in post-apocalyptic London, starts about 4 months after the events of the first book, Equations of Life. I really enjoyed this novel, though perhaps not as much as Equations of Life, and I think the reason for that is I felt the pacing was a bit off at first. Midway through the book, however, things have picked up to the frenzied pace I enjoyed in Equations, and the story overall is fantastic. I think this trilogy would benefit from an omnibus edition, though I can understand the reasons this was presented as three books. I look forward to the third book, Degrees of Freedom, when I have some cash to buy it!"
— John (4 out of 5 stars)
" The second in the series was even better than the first. Morden expands his world in a fascinating way, and his knack for character development really shows in this book. The scenery and the interactions between old and new characters is incredibly complicated. He even takes a trope which could be overdone - the hero - and keeps him a believable and likeable character. Morden is able to provide enough back story in this novel to answer many questions from Equations of Life (also highly recommended). A fast-paced, interesting, and enticing piece of literature. "
— Barrington, 2/11/2014" A great second novel. Ready for the third "
— Jc, 2/4/2014" Not much different than the first one. "
— Bennie, 2/1/2014" It is so bad that it's really good! Especially the parts where the author thinks the characters speak Russian. "
— Tania, 1/27/2014" Perhaps a touch less outstanding than the first in this trilogy, Equations of Life, but a terrific novel. Sci fi, well paced, many brilliant ideas on every page. "
— Al, 1/20/2014" The second Petrovitch book starts well and for the first 100 pages I thought it will match the debut and maybe even take the series to the next level; then it turns repetitive, predictable and a little boring since there is nothing essentially new introduced despite tantalizing hints "
— Liviu, 1/15/2014" As with book one, reserving a final review until the end of the series. This continues to be really good, though. "
— Michael, 1/4/2014" The second novel in the series is as good as the rest. Recommended. "
— Michael, 11/17/2013" Very few books excite me, but these do. It's not just the action, but the ideas; the stakes; the sense of possibility; and the ballsy, brilliant, and perpetually damaged Petrovich. Fantastic! "
— Matthew, 11/7/2013" Utterly fantastic! I have found my new favorite series in these wonderfully written tales of Petrovitch and a world at ruins. They are gritty and smart and prove that people are not always what they appear to be. Just wait till the reveal near the end! "
— Jason, 10/5/2013" Good stuff, continuing where the first book left off. "
— Alex, 9/8/2013" Book 2 also moves at a rapid pace, and the battle between good and evil continues... "
— Pam, 9/7/2013" Second in an OUTSTANDING trilogy. On par with the best of Neal Stephenson. "
— Nick, 8/28/2013" This was an OK sequel, but I am afraid I do get tired of the use of Russian every time our hero wants to swear. "
— Rob, 8/17/2013" Burned through this one in a couple days. Still really enjoying the series, and I have to give credit to Simon Morden for creating a brilliant over-arching story while keeping each book unique to themselves. "
— Corey, 7/30/2013" Maybe not quite as good as the first, if only because it's very similar. Another sci-fi/thriller, with Petrovitch always on his feet, using his genius and raw determination to save the day. Good follow-up to the 1st; defnitely worth the read. "
— Chris, 6/22/2013" Awful. Don't even want to waste my time writing a review for this. "
— Brad, 5/27/2013" What a great series. Not usually my science this genre but all the books are compulsive reading. Could not put them down. "
— Keith, 4/29/2013" Truly cyberpunk at it best! "
— Deadpoolic, 3/27/2013" It's good. If Gibson was to write Neuromancer today, it would feel like this. "
— Jon, 3/18/2013" Now where can I get the next volume? Yes I know where and it will be soon. "
— Georgina, 7/9/2012" What a great series. Not usually my science this genre but all the books are compulsive reading. Could not put them down. "
— Keith, 10/24/2011" More of the same in this, the second book of a trilogy. "
— Nerderello, 9/20/2011" The second Petrovitch book starts well and for the first 100 pages I thought it will match the debut and maybe even take the series to the next level; then it turns repetitive, predictable and a little boring since there is nothing essentially new introduced despite tantalizing hints "
— Liviu, 1/26/2011Dr. Simon Morden, BSc,
PhD, is a bona fide
rocket scientist with degrees in geology and planetary geophysics. He’s now employed as a part-time teaching assistant at a
Gateshead primary school, which he combines with his duties as a house-husband.
His not-so-secret identity as journeyman writer started when he sold the short
story “Bell, Book, and Candle” to an anthology, and a chaotic mix of science
fiction, fantasy, and horror followed. Heart
came out to critical acclaim, and Another
War was shortlisted for a World Fantasy Award. The Lost Art was subsequently a finalist for the Catalyst Award for
Best Teen Fiction. Morden has also been the
editor of the British Science Fiction Association’s writers’ magazine, Focus, a judge for the Arthur C. Clarke Awards,
and a regular speaker at the Greenbelt Arts Festival on matters of faith and
fiction. In 2009, he was on the winning team for the Rolls Royce Science Prize.