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by Bill Napier

Author:

Bill Napier

ISBN13:

978-0747269236

ISBN:

0747269238

Language:

English

Publisher:

Headline Book Publishing (June 5, 2002)

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Fiction

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Genre Fiction

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Petrie stays at the foot. Freya, gasping, reaches the top first, followed by Gibson and Svetlana. She stops at the corner of the corridor, waving them past, looking back down the stairs.

Petrie stays at the foot. She stops at the corner of the corridor, waving them past, looking back down the stairs vetlana run to the far end of the corridor, turn right. Hanning’s door first left. Gibson has the master key. In his excitement it jams. Svetlana impatiently pulls his hand away, takes the key out, starts again and opens the door. Unmade bed. The Fifth Miracle by Paul Davies on the bedside table, next to a bottle of pills. Suitcase on wooden table, lid zipped shut

He received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1963 and his Doctor of Philosophy degree in 1966, both from the University of Glasgow.

The Lure is an extraordinary and original thriller, perfect for fans of Scott Mariani, Dan Brown and Clive Cussler.

Все продавцы . The Lure. The Lure is an extraordinary and original thriller, perfect for fans of Scott Mariani, Dan Brown and Clive Cussler.

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The character development and dialogue are poor, but the science is interesting. He studied astronomy at Glasgow University, and has spent most of his career as an astronomer at observatories in Scotland, Italy, and Northern Ireland. He is an honorary professor in the Centre for Astrobiology at Cardiff University.

It's excellent fiction: a way to catch up on some physics and planetology while an entertaining and gripping story unfolds.

He studied astronomy at Glasgow University, and has spent most of his career as an astronomer at observatories in Scotland, Italy, and Northern Ireland. He is an honorary professor in the Centre for Astrobiology at Cardiff University

He studied astronomy at Glasgow University, and has spent most of his career as an astronomer at observatories in Scotland, Italy, and Northern Ireland.

Frosha

If you read Bill Napier's earlier book, NEMESIS, then you'll recognize the building blocks for THE LURE, a similar but not identical story. I liked this one better, as it was not quite so over the top. This book contained science, intrigue, lots of chase-type action, conspiracy threads, philosophical discussions, and a little romance thrown in. If you enjoy fast-moving thrillers and can suspend some disbelief, you could do much worse than THE LURE.

I have some key issues common to both books. A group of very quirky and very different scientists from various countries are quickly brought together in secret to analyze a huge space-based problem that's not their "specialty". In just a few days, some of these strangers and scientists become close friends or even lovers. Vast conspiracies abound in the highest reaches of multiple governments, pushing drastic actions including murder. Top leaders and scientists discuss some enormous issues involving our world and beyond, as if no one has ever considered these issues before! Worst of all, male & female scientists, newly coupled, evolve from bookwormy, lab-based eggheads into action heroes or escape artists in just days. These things make my eyes roll a bit, but they're not way out of bounds for techno-thrillers. I just think these books would benefit from being a little more simple and ordinary.

Mushicage

Interesting story and premise. It ended like it probably should have but I was still disappointed that there wasn't some sort of surprising twist. Th

Xava

I may have enjoyed this Napier better than any other than Splintered Icon. Thanks for the fun story Bill but all evangelicals are not narrow minded hillbillies

Kendis

I loved this book...a very unique look at 'are we alone in the universe', and 'how would world governments react if extraterrestrial life was confirmed'.

Mpapa

THE LURE kicks off in the Tatra's, in an underground laboratory which detects signals that could only have come from an extra-terrestrial intelligence. How do we authenticate it? Do we respond to it? And most importantly, what consequences could this have for us? Indeed, several governments suddenly take a big interest in the matter, and they have somewhat different view about how to deal with this situation. The result: scientists on the run! Getting chased by none other than the CIA hit squads and other unsavory characters!
This novel takes us to some fascinating locations in Eastern Europe, and I enjoyed the trip. However, this book requires considerable suspension of reality, so fair enough: it is a novel after all. In fact, I found the idea very original, which was a refreshing change from most of the re-hashes I have read lately. Furthermore, the author is clearly a scientist. Indeed, he is a Professor of Astronomy! It is absolutely evident from his writing, and you do not encounter a string of scientific "blunders" as you do for example with Matthew Reilly's novels. Which is a good thing. However, on the down side, while his idea is excellent, the story leaves a bit to be desired. There are too many boring stereotypes. Somewhat forward Norwegian (read Scandinavian) women with long blond hair; Russians who never stop smoking and who could drink endless amounts of hard liquor. They tend to make the plot seem a little shallow and unoriginal. The key political figures, for example, the US president, seem to be simple and somewhat dim; although given the current incumbent, this is probably right on the mark. There is also perhaps an overdose of physics and astronomy, but these are well-worked into the story. While I still recommend THE LURE without hesitation, I certainly preferred NEMESIS, REVELATION and SPLINTERED ICON, and would direct prospective readers to those novels first.

Macage

A truly incredible, pulse pounding thriller that come close to the level of great literature. Napier develops characters of depth and humanity and puts them in realistic situations that put all that they are to the test. What distinguishes his writing here is the philosophical and ethical questions that permeate the book yet never slow down the breathlessness and blazing excitement of the plot. The author really does elevate the genre thriller to a new literary level and the respect of his fellow authors are clear from the endorsements on the jacket. In many ways, this is Napier's masterpiece and certainly a not to be missed treasure for demanding readers.

Sudert

For the most part, I found this an enjoyable read. I liked the characters, the premise, and especially liked the outcome. However, I can't get by the atrocious writing.

As a struggling writer trying to follow all these intricate rules just to get an agent to look at my manuscripts, it really bugs me that this novel could get published here in the states with virtually no Americanized editing. I know the British have some different standards for grammar, syntax, structure, etc., but to see a book like this make it to mass market paperback in this condition just seems wrong.

I may have counted 30 "was's" on the first page alone, along with the many passive phrases that went on throughout the story. Second, the points of view shifted, sometimes within scenes, and sometimes within the same paragraph! To top this off, he changes from third person past tense, to first person present tense, then to first person past tense, and so on.

A few years ago I could have read this story and thought it was great. But from what I know now and have had pounded into my head as a struggling writer, I lost some of the impact this book might have had on me. It just goes to show that luck must have just as much to do with getting published as writing skill.

Though this tirade may make you think I actually hated this book, I didn't. Despite everything, I didn't find it a chore to read, and will be looking for more books by Mr. Napier. Bill, if you're reading this, you've created a fan, despite all. Recommended.

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