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The Human Equations
In Human Equations you will go on a voyage of discovery. From the untold story of how the great Chinese explorer Zheng He made Earth's First Contact with aliens, to how a rescue mission on the aquatic planet Welkin forces one man to come to terms with a tragedy from his past, to why a resident of an orbital habitat must decide between his people's traditions and his habitat's survival, to the attempt to save a gigantic sea creature's baby -- from the inside! And more!
220 pages, Paperback
First published September 25, 2003
About the author
Dave Creek
45 books23 followersDave Creek is a regular contributor to ANALOG SCIENCE FICTION AND FACT. His books include two short story collections -- A GLIMPSE OF SPLENDOR, and THE HUMAN EQUATIONS -- and the novels SOME DISTANT SHORE, THE UNMOVING STARS, and CHANDA'S AWAKENING.
In the "real world," Dave is a retired television news producer.
Dave lives in Louisville with his wife Dana, son Andy, Corgi-Jack Russell Terrier mix Ziggy Stardawg, and a sleepy cat -- Hemmie.
In the "real world," Dave is a retired television news producer.
Dave lives in Louisville with his wife Dana, son Andy, Corgi-Jack Russell Terrier mix Ziggy Stardawg, and a sleepy cat -- Hemmie.
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May 20, 2017
Dave Creek is a familiar name to fans of Analog Fact and Fiction Magazine. After reading The Human Equations, I can see why.
Most of the stories in this collection follow the tried-and-true mold of Analog stories: a dire situation is presented, a plan is made to correct the situation, problems arise, solutions are found. For someone who likes to read a stream of dark fiction, I enjoyed the more optimistic side of science fiction that Dave offers.
The best two stories, "Kutraya's Skies" and the "The Day That Reveals" offer a latticework of plot threads: morality, religion, culture, and relationships. A couple of the stories didn't gel for me, but then, I'm a rather picky reader. Legendary editor Stanley Schmidt and Analog readers found something in them, so I think it's a matter of taste.
Good hard science fiction is in short supply these days. I recommend this book as a fast and entertaining read for the science fiction fan.
Most of the stories in this collection follow the tried-and-true mold of Analog stories: a dire situation is presented, a plan is made to correct the situation, problems arise, solutions are found. For someone who likes to read a stream of dark fiction, I enjoyed the more optimistic side of science fiction that Dave offers.
The best two stories, "Kutraya's Skies" and the "The Day That Reveals" offer a latticework of plot threads: morality, religion, culture, and relationships. A couple of the stories didn't gel for me, but then, I'm a rather picky reader. Legendary editor Stanley Schmidt and Analog readers found something in them, so I think it's a matter of taste.
Good hard science fiction is in short supply these days. I recommend this book as a fast and entertaining read for the science fiction fan.
July 18, 2022
I got this to read a story (Unbound) I had heard on a podcast, and I thought I'd check out other stories as well, but I found them too awkward/clunky to read, so I really didn't get very far with this book.
July 30, 2023
Entertaining Sci-Fi listening 🎧
I listened to this as part of the Third science Fiction Megapack. It is an enjoyabe listen. 2023
I listened to this as part of the Third science Fiction Megapack. It is an enjoyabe listen. 2023
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