Cold Eyes
Cold Eyes by Peter Cawdron, published by Amazon Digital Services LLC – Kdp on October 16, 2021, is a science fiction novel that explores the complexities of first contact with alien species. Set aboard the UN warship Magellan, the narrative unfolds as the crew ventures twelve light-years from Earth to investigate a tidally-locked super-earth named Bee. Despite the presence of at least two advanced intelligent species on the planet, the crew faces challenges in establishing communication, leading to potential misunderstandings that could escalate into conflict.
Readers will find a thought-provoking examination of the social, political, religious, and scientific implications of alien contact. The story is crafted as a tribute to the 1974 classic The Mote in God’s Eye, and it aligns with themes found in series like Black Mirror and The Twilight Zone, allowing for a unique reading experience where each installment can be approached independently. With 396 pages, this edition presents a detailed narrative that invites reflection on humanity’s response to the unknown.
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Cold Eyes is a First Contact novel, written as a tribute to the 1974 science fiction classic, The Mote in God’s Eye, by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle.
The UN warship Magellan is twelve light-years from Earth, exploring a cold eye, a tidally-locked super-earth called Bee. At least two advanced, intelligent species evolved on the planet, but the crew’s attempts at radio communication result in garbled replies. No one is waiting for them in orbit. The crew has to figure out why. Any misunderstandings could lead to war.
FIRST CONTACT is similar to BLACK MIRROR or THE TWILIGHT ZONE in that the series is based on a common theme rather than common characters. This allows these books to be read in any order. Technically, they’re all first as they all deal with how we might initially respond to contact with aliens, exploring the social, political, religious, and scientific aspects of First Contact. Some of the other highly acclaimed novels in this series include Jury Duty, Anomaly, 3zekiel, Losing Mars, Xenophobia, Wherever Seeds May Fall, and Welcome to the Occupied States of America.
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