Leviathans of Jupiter
Leviathans of Jupiter by Ben Bova is a reprint edition published by Tom Doherty Associates on October 4, 2011. This science fiction novel follows physicist Grant Archer as he leads a new expedition to explore the intelligent, massive creatures inhabiting Jupiter’s ocean. After a previous mission nearly ended in disaster, Grant is determined to gather scientific proof of the leviathans’ intelligence, despite the treacherous environment and human threats that loom over the crew.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of space exploration and the challenges of conducting research in hostile conditions. The story presents a blend of hard science fiction elements, focusing on the intricate dynamics between human ambition and the mysteries of alien life. With 480 pages, this edition invites readers to engage with the complexities of both the natural world and human motivations in the quest for knowledge.
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In Ben Bova’s novel JUPITER, physicist Grant Archer led an expedition into Jupiter’s hostile planetwide ocean, attempting to study the unusual and massive creatures that call the planet their home. Unprepared for the hostile environment and crushing pressures, Grant’s team faced certain death as their ship malfunctioned and slowly sank to the planet’s depths. However one of Jupiter’s native creatures–a city-sized leviathan–saved the doomed ship. This creature’s act convinced Grant that the huge creatures were intelligent, but he lacked scientific proof.
Now, several years later, Grant prepares a new expedition to prove once and for all that the huge creatures are intelligent. The new team faces dangers from both the hostile environment and from humans who will do anything to make sure the mission is a failure, even if it means murdering the entire crew.
One of Library Journal‘s Best SF/Fantasy Books of 2011
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