The Lives of Tao
by Wesley Chu
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Pub Date 30 Apr 2013 | Archive Date 15 Jul 2013
Description
Goodreads Choice Finalist for Science Fiction
A pizza-loving slacker becomes the host of an ancient alien—and a pawn in an ongoing alien war—in this “science fiction romp” full of wit and humor (Huffington Post)
When out-of-shape IT technician Roen woke up and started hearing voices in his head, he naturally assumed he was losing it.
He wasn’t.
He now has a passenger in his brain—an ancient alien life-form called Tao, whose race crash-landed on Earth before the first fish crawled out of the oceans. Now split into two opposing factions—the peace-loving, but under-represented Prophus, and the savage, powerful Genjix—the aliens have been in a state of civil war for centuries. Both sides are searching for a way off-planet, and the Genjix will sacrifice the entire human race, if that’s what it takes.
Meanwhile, Roen is having to train to be the ultimate secret agent. Like that’s going to end up well.
Advance Praise
“Wesley Chu is my hero… he has to be the coolest science fiction writer in the world.”Lavie Tidhar, World Fantasy Award winning author of Osama and The Bookman Histories
“Filled with non-stop action and brilliant asides on the history of our species, the book is sure to thrill and amuse.”- Ken Liu, Nebula Award winning author of The Paper Menagerie
“In The Lives of Tao, newcomer Wesley Chu delivers an action-laced scifi thriller filled with clever ideas and witty, engaging characters. A thoroughly enjoyable ride.”- John Marco, Author of The Inhumans and The Tyrants And Kings trilogies
“A fast-paced, high-action SF mix of Jason Bourne meets the Hero’s Journey, jam-packed with dark conspiracies, wild romance, ancient aliens, and a secret, globe-spanning war. Loved it!”- Matt Forbeck, author of Amortals and Hard Times in Dragon City
“Just your usual ‘I’ve got an immensely wise alien in my head who wants me to become and international man of mystery’ story. Which is to say, Page-turning homage to other classic SF like Hal Clement’s Needle. Recommended.”- Steven Gould, author of the Jumpers series
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9780857663306 |
| PRICE | US$7.99 (USD) |
