{"title":"Howard Pierce","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Howard Pierce, a prolific author celebrated for his intriguing contributions to the Sci-Fi \u0026amp; Fantasy genre. If you have a penchant for exploring the extraordinary realms of speculative fiction, you are in for a treat with Pierce's imaginative narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin this collection, you will uncover the fascinating worlds of \u003cem\u003eJason\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMacronome\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003ePavlov's Colon\u003c\/em\u003e. Each title offers a unique voyage into the complex tapestry of futuristic landscapes and speculative ideas expertly woven by Pierce. Whether you are new to his works or a long-time fan, these books promise to ignite your imagination and engage your mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book \u003cem\u003eJason\u003c\/em\u003e takes you on a thrilling journey with its dynamic storyline and vivid characters, while \u003cem\u003eMacronome\u003c\/em\u003e explores profound questions about technology's role in human evolution. \u003cem\u003ePavlov's Colon\u003c\/em\u003e offers a gripping narrative filled with unexpected twists and fascinating scientific concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHoward Pierce's mastery lies in his ability to craft compelling narratives that challenge readers to think deeply about the future and our place within it. His works are a testament to the power of science fiction to push the boundaries of imagination and provoke thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into Howard Pierce's collection today and discover the enthralling worlds that await within the pages of his spellbinding stories.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jason-by-howard-pierce-9781667856865","title":"Jason","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trilogy begins in the near future (Pavlov's Colon - 2048), where the raw mingling of religion, capitalism, and human nature has dragged a bungling world into a muffled, choking crisis. Fortunately, a handful of clear-brained individuals from various corners of the globe are brought together, either by luck or by a well-meaning algorithm, to become pivotal actors on the fragmented world stage. Driven by a shared sense of the profound inanity of the universe, they cobble together a way forward that is undeniably less bad than what almost was, allowing human consciousness to live on to fight another day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe second book, \u003cem\u003eMacronome\u003c\/em\u003e (2128), describes the twilight years confronting the enigmatic band's survivors, as the rhythm of failure once again accelerates across the globe and humanity itself requires significant upgrades to survive. The reboot scheme that emerges speaks to human creativity in the face of peril and our extravagant will to live. The strategy is less obvious than a spaceship escape to Mars but is far more achievable by a rapidly degrading species stranded on a crumbling world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe final book, \u003cem\u003eJason\u003c\/em\u003e (3215), offers a quiet reflection on one life and the spinning universe of universes that contains it. 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