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Herbert's Dune meets Banks' The Player of Games in The Phantom of the Earth, a spellbinding science fiction epic set deep underground after the fall of civilization on Earth's surface.Here are the five thought-provoking post-apocalyptic stories that lovers of science fiction can't stop talking about, gathered together in one volume for the first time. The futuristic theories, conspiracies, political maneuvering, and characters within these visionary tales will stay with you long after you finish.In the Great Commonwealth of Beimeni, a subterranean civilization in North America, expansion long ago gave way to peace and prosperity in the face of the history's most devastating plague. Immortality is the reward for service and loyalty in Beimeni, a place where the physical blends with the metaphysical and power consolidates in the hands of those with a genetic edge. The fissures first spread slowly, then swiftly, until now the Great Commonwealth finds itself on the brink of economic devastation, challenged by forces from within that know its secrets and its crimes. At the center of the conflict lie the Selendias of Piscator, founders of the resistance with an uncanny connection to the zeropoint field, and the Barão Strike Team, three researchers tasked with finding a cure to the Reassortment Strain, the plague that nearly wiped humanity from the Earth. Traveling from the uninhabitable but pristine surface to the habitable but inhospitable underground, this is a story about dedication to dreams, battle for survival, discovery and connection, song and celebration, undoing past misdeeds, and sacrifice for the greater good.
The Phantom of the Earth (Books 1-5 Omnibus Edition), by Raeden Zen- Amazon Sales Rank: #1410 in eBooks
- Published on: 2015-10-10
- Released on: 2015-10-10
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Review David Estes, Author of The Moon Dwellers -- "[THE SONG OF THE JUBILEE] is a major SciFi book. It is extremely well-written and has a compelling post-apocalyptic hook. The characters and their situations are interesting (scientist, rebel leader, etc.). The underground but highly technologically based setting is vividly described." IndieReader Official Review -- "In a post-apocalyptic world, trans-human scientists fight a deadly disease while rebels battle with the leaders of Earth's last Commonwealth. ... This is the beginning of a complicated and intricate science fiction epic. ... The characters' personalities and backgrounds are revealed bit by bit in the course of the story, naturally and believably, so that they appear as three-dimensional people with real backgrounds and understandable motivations - no cardboard heroes or villains here. THE SONG OF THE JUBILEE is a vigorous yet thorough introduction to a very promising new science fiction world." Rowena Hoseason, Top 50 Reviewer (Amazon UK) -- "Dazzling. That's the impact of this intro to an extensive dystopian sci-fi saga. The first book in a series of five, [THE SONG OF THE JUBILEE] sets the scene and themes in a complex, carefully crafted future history. ... [It's] a relatively short book. It contains a complete story arc, but it is only the tip of the overall tale. If you find yourself intrigued by the extensive cast of characters and the unfolding multiple scenarios, then you'll want to hop straight on to the next in the series, [THE GAMBIT WITH PERFECTION]." What readers are saying:"The Phantom of the Earth is very thought-provoking and raises questions not just about what we would do in the event of an apocalypse but how we associate today in our society.""For me, a physics major, the high point was the scientific accuracy of the many elements used to create the world under the surface, and to create the material goods and human skills that make this world habitable.""Mr. Zen has created vivid, complex characters who populate a fully realized and gorgeous world where he spins storylines that capture your imagination and attention and holds it through the entire series of books.""An epic sci-fi adventure spread across a collection of five books in this special bundle.""There is no doubt that this series is a must read for all the lovers of science fiction and I wouldn't be surprised if I see it on the big screen someday.""As an engineer, I appreciated the author's commitment to scientific accuracy. He clearly consulted scientists and engineers about the subject matter, which emphasizes biology and genetic engineering.""Above all, this impressively detailed, passionately created glimpse of a possible post-human future is sure to be regarded as a notable addition to science fiction literature.""From one plot twist to another, Raeden Zen managed to deliver a solid succession of cliffhangers and resolutions from the first book to the last.""If I had one word to describe this omnibus edition of Raeden Zen's The Phantom of the Earth series it would be: spectacular."
From the Author FROM THE EDITORIt was a pleasure to edit Raeden Zen's Phantom of the Earth Series, a subterranean post-apocalyptic that readers of hard science fiction will enjoy. As much credit as Raeden deserves for getting the science right, consulting with leading researchers in the field of synthetic biology and synthesizing information from a wealth of primary sources, what makes this series most compelling for me is the intergenerational conflict it explores. At its heart, this is a story about two families, the Selendias and the Barão-Rheas, who share a common goal of reclaiming earth's surface for humanity. But they come from factions with very different ideas about how much personal liberty the citizens of Beimeni should sacrifice to achieve this aim. Eternal partners Broden Barão and Damosel Rhea, both scientists, work within Chancellor Masimovian's regime to defeat the plague that drove humankind underground. High achievers within a society that prizes scientific progress, they have every reason to accept the status quo, even if that means banishing underachievers to the Lower Level and sending insurgents to their deaths on the earth's surface. At the series' outset, the Barão-Rheas consider their lives forfeit to the greater cause of humanity's survival, just like anyone else. Meanwhile, Johann Selendia, interim president of the resistance movement, strives to free his father from imprisonment and keep his underdeveloped brother from harm. The urgency behind this mission is both tactical and personal given that Johann's father, the founder of the Liberation Front, stands to reveal sensitive secrets if he cracks under interrogation. At stake are the lives of millions of members of the Liberation Front, including children, a rare sight in the commonwealth, where babies are developed into adults in a matter of days. What I so enjoy about this series is that neither death nor banishment can extinguish the true history of the Great Commonwealth of Beimeni, which surfaces bit by bit despite the efforts of those in power to snuff it out. A five-book series is the perfect format to advance this big-canvas story, giving us first a glimpse, then a footing, and finally the full scope of the world Raeden Zen has created. From book to book, children, siblings, and compatriots take up the flag for their cause before it hits the ground. Endings are therefore beginnings, the line between good and evil blurry at best. Discovering Beimeni along with its characters is an intense ride that reaches epic heights by the series' end--an experience not to be missed. -Erin Wilcox, EditorABOUT THE EDITORThe former nonfiction editor of Drunken Boat and copyeditor for Alaska Quarterly Review, Erin Wilcox has edited some of the finest talent of our day, from literary legend Grace Paley to 2015 Pulitzer Prize winner Gregory Pardlo. Erin maintains a vigorous freelance editorial practice specializing in literary and speculative fiction. She has edited work nominated for Hugo and Pushcart Prizes, and her clients have placed work with big-5 publishers and reached top-ten status in the Kindle store. Erin writes for trade and scholarly journals such as Copyediting, Text, and The Rumpus. Her creative work has been featured in numerous literary journals and anthologies, including Praxis: Gender and Cultural Critiques (SUNY Oneonta), Cold Flashes (University of Alaska Press), and The Sonoran Desert: A Literary Field Guide (University of Arizona Press). Her story "Half a World Away" was nominated for a 2014 Pushcart Prize.
From the Inside Flap Wilcox Editing Services Q&A with Author Raeden Zen Erin Wilcox: Hi, I'm Erin Wilcox and I'm here with author Raeden Zen, who is a client of mine and the author of the Phantom of the Earth series. How are you, Raeden? Raeden Zen: I'm doing well, how are you? EW: Excellent, and I'm very excited to be talking with you today about your books. Would you run down, just very quickly, what are the titles of the five books that you've written? RZ: Sure, so there are five books and the first book is The Song of the Jubilee, the second book is The Gambit with Perfection, the third book is The Synthesis and the Animus, the fourth book is The Descent into the Maelstrom, and the fifth book is The Restoration of Flaws. EW: And all told, how many pages have you written? Or words, or however you want to measure? RZ: In total it's about 415,000 words or about 1,650 pages. EW: Wow. So it's this huge big-canvas story, and there's just a whole lot of great world stuff, and there's always that question about how are we going to enter this world and find a way in. So I'm curious, and I'm sure our listeners are also curious, who is the main character that we meet first in book one? RZ: The first main character is Johann Selendia, and he is the son of the resistance leader. Initially, the conflict begins where the government has apprehended his father and Johann must act as leader of the resistance in his father's place. EW: And he is the resistance leader for what movement? What conflict is Johann engaged in? RZ: So the conflict is called the Evolutionary War and it's basically a decades-long guerilla war between the Liberation Front and the government of Atticus Masimovian. Johann's father and his mother founded the movement, although at the time of the story his mother has already been killed by the government, and his father at the start of the story has been taken captive. So Johann has to make a choice when his older brother unexpectedly arrives at his inaugural celebration, and he delivers new intel. His name is Zorian, and he lets Johann know he has new intel and schematics to the prison where he tells Johann that their father is being held. EW: Okay, so the plan is prison break--and spring Dad. Alright, very good, and where is all this happening? RZ: So it's happening inside the earth. It's really a three-dimensional setting, but the main setting is 2,500 meters deep inside the earth. That's where the main commonwealth lies, and then the rebels are sort of holed up in a shallower depth of 300 meters, but all of the story ... most of the story ... is inside the earth. EW: The rebels and the resistance leaders are one side in the Evolutionary War, and would you outline the other side? RZ: Yeah, so the main other side is the commonwealth--it's the Great Commonwealth of Beimeni. It's led by Atticus Masimovian and his wife, Isabelle Lutetia. Basically, it comes down to a vision for how to lead humanity in this sort of advanced world where everyone can live forever. If they serve the government, the government will allow them access to gene therapy that will enable them to live forever, and it's sort of a conflict between how to handle that kind of technology, how to handle immortality. The government handles it one way, where if you serve them you get it and have access to it, and the rebels don't feel that's the way the world should be run. They think everyone should have equal opportunity to basically live their lives the way they want, and that's essentially what the battle is over... Read and/or listen to the rest of the interview at wilcoxediting.com.
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful. very enjoyable read By cookiecountess I have read a ton of the typical dystopian stories. Many of them have similar themes dealing with tensions in political structures, striving for survival, and people laying it on the line in order that future generations have a shot at life. That is kind of the essence of dystopian fiction. But I have to say that Phantom Earth has been one of the better series dealing with dystopian issues that I have read. In short, it is very thought-provoking and raises questions not just about what we would do in the event of an apocalypse but how we associate today in our society.The Phantom of the Earth Omnibus Edition is actually five distinct (but related) books: The Song of the Jubilee, The Gambit with Perfection, The Synthesis and the Animus, The Descent into the Maelstrom, and The Restoration of Flaws. This makes it an incredibly long read but a very rewarding one, having made my way through a few days ago.So, to set it up, earth is rendered uninhabitable by the Reassortment strain, a plague of sorts. Obviously, humans are then unable to live on earth’s surface, so they are then forced to move underground. The new home is the Great Commonwealth of Beimini. With these new living arrangements, politics and leadership come into focus. Originally, there was peace and prosperity even with the devastation on the surface of the earth. But now the result is a world with a society on the brink of a great depression. There are two main storylines in this series; the first surrounds Johann, a man trying to lead the rebels against the dominant political structure; the second surrounds Broden, a man trying desperately to find a cure to this virus.Like great science fiction, there has been great attention to detail to make this underground world “habitable.” Anyone could write something where it is basically just how earth is but with some underground elements. Certainly a lot of research went into working out the kinks of how humans could really survive underground. I second other reviewers that there was a good deal of scientific accuracy here. A lot of detail went into how people live underground, with issues dealing with food sources, water, etc. I really enjoyed that aspect.There is also a good deal of science going on with the genetic engineering side. It is interesting to note that the author actually consulted over 15 nonfiction science sources in order to make sure things were accurate, as well as actual scientists. Because of these themes, the author makes good use of synthetic biology and quantum physics. I was never very good at science, but I actually learned a lot about these topics from this book.If I had to think of one drawback, it is that there are a lot of characters. Now, I also think that’s what makes the book complex. Also, having a lot of characters and locations is a common theme for science fiction. But it was hard at times to keep it straight as far as who was doing what. However, there are appendixes to refer to in case you forget if someone is good or evil or what their main project is.I was very lucky to get a copy furnished by the author, and it was hard to put down. There are a lot of really fun elements that I personally enjoy including cyberpunk, time travel, and first contact. Even though this series echoes themes from a lot of other famous titles in this genre, it really is a unique sort of read. I enjoyed it greatly and I highly recommend this title.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful. Imaginative Story Brilliantly Told By Kayak Jay This is an outstanding story of the future of the earth after a virus has made the surface uninhabitable. The story is brilliantly told, and contains support material that enhances the realism of the story. This omnibus set includes five books and 1649 pages. Unfortunately, the drama is so compelling it is most difficult to stop the reading at any point. The trans humans of this future world have many features we don't have, but the story and appendices get us to an understanding of how the evolution has taken place. For me, a physics major, the high point was the scientific accuracy of the many elements used to create the world under the surface, and to create the material goods and human skills that make this world habitable. While I may rave about the accuracy of this future world, be assured that the story depends on human frailties that can be found in the most advance humanoids. Reading this series is a tremendous undertaking, but you will savor and enjoy every minute of it.
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful. I absolutely loved the series and I can’t wait to read more about this author. By Vanessa Kings “The Phantom of the Earth Omnibus Edition” contains all 5 books in the series and it’s a great way to have the complete collection to re-read whenever you want. And trust me; you will want to re-read this!On “The Song of the Jubilee” the author put so much time and dedication into investigating the facts about molecular biology, that he even contacted a real biologist to help him with the details. This made the story more than believable, adding to the exquisite writing style and perfectly developed characters, to turn this book into a masterpiece.“The Gambit with Perfection” is another epic adventure and perfectly written book. With this book we know more about what’s going inside and outside the Earth. Having the basics already explained in book one, we just have to follow the characters on their journeys. We even get more and different points of view than with the first book, which allows us to understand them better.When I finished the second book of The Phantom of the Earth series, I went away and bought the Omnibus edition, which contains all 5 books, so I could start the third one and don’t have to stop reading until I buy the fourth.“The Synthesis and the Animus” is even more captivating than the previous 2 books in this series, fast-paced and full of action, it gets easier and easier to understand the points of view and motivations of the characters. You already know them and, by now, I’m sure you picked your favourite.“The Descent into the Maelstrom” is book four on the Phantom of the Earth series, I finished it on record time; it’s just too full of action to get bored at all. The fourth book of the series is so far my favourite, because it focuses on two young characters and how they grow or develop into adults on such a short amount of time.On “The Restoration of Flaws”, the fifth and last book, we finally get all the answers that we have been seeking through the whole story, we understand a lot more of what’s happening and after some twists and surprises, we finally get our closure, at least for now.There is no doubt that this series is a must read for all the lovers of science fiction and I wouldn’t be surprised if I see it on the big screen someday. It is perfectly written, not just for the writing style and quality of words, but because it keeps just the right amount of suspense through all five books, which is pretty hard to do without boring the reader on the way.I absolutely loved the series and I can’t wait to read more about this author. Hopefully, some spin off of The Phantom of the Earth will be released soon.
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