Pacific Rim meets The Martian in the explosive follow-up to
Sleeping Giants ("One of the most promising series kickoffs in recent
memory."--NPR) and Waking Gods ("Pure, unadulterated literary
escapism."--Kirkus Reviews).
Brilliant scientist Rose Franklin has devoted her adult life to solving
the mystery she accidentally stumbled upon as a child: a huge metal hand
buried beneath the ground outside Deadwood, South Dakota. The discovery
set in motion a cataclysmic chain of events with geopolitical
ramifications. Rose and the Earth Defense Corps raced to master the
enigmatic technology, as giant robots suddenly descended on Earth's most
populous cities, killing one hundred million people in the process.
Though Rose and her team were able to fend off the attack, their victory
was short-lived. The mysterious invaders retreated, disappearing from
the shattered planet . . . but they took the scientist and her crew with
them.
Now, after nearly ten years on another world, Rose returns to find a
devastating new war--this time between humans. America and Russia are
locked in combat, fighting to fill the power vacuum left behind after
the invasion. Families are torn apart, friends become bitter enemies,
and countries collapse in the wake of the battling superpowers. It
appears the aliens left behind their titanic death machines so humankind
will obliterate itself. Rose is determined to find a solution, whatever
it takes. But will she become a pawn in a doomsday game no one can win?
Praise for Only Human
"Packing a surprisingly powerful thematic punch, this novel is an
addictive blend of science fiction, apocalyptic thriller, and chillingly
timely cautionary tale. Two (giant, robotic) thumbs up!"--Kirkus
Reviews
"Boasting a winning combination of briskly paced action and futuristic
dystopia tempered by cautious optimism, Only Human brings a fitting,
satisfying end to the Themis Files series."--RT Book Reviews
"This action-packed tale with apocalyptic stakes is a fitting finale to
this wonderfully cinematic series."--Publishers Weekly
"Series fans will be eager for Neuvel's ever-so-satisfying conclusion to
his rip-roaring science-fiction adventure tale."--Booklist
Don't miss any of The Themis Files by Sylvain Neuvel:
SLEEPING GIANTS WAKING GODS ONLY HUMAN
