Tenth Planet: Amazon.ca: Dean Wesley Smith, Kristine Kathryn Rusch: Books

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2017: NEAR THE PLANET URANUS

After a deep-space satellite mysteriously stops transmitting, the Hubble III telescope picks up a startling image. Astronomers don't know what the strange object is--only that it orbits past Earth every two millennia.

Meanwhile, archaeologist Leo Cross has discovered peculiar layers of black residue at dig sites around the globe. Stranger still, these thin bands occur like clockwork every 2,006 years, coinciding with some of the world's darkest moments in history.

We have six months to prepare for the next arrival. This time we know something is coming. This time we have weapons to defend us.

This time we'll be wrong . . . again.

A science fiction saga set on near-future Earth, THE TENTH PLANET challenges our basic beliefs about the solar system and ultimately our place in the universe. With cutting-edge astronomy, blockbuster action, and high drama, the mystery is revealed in a trilogy of adventures.

About the Author

Dean Wesley Smith was a founder of the well-respected small press Pulphouse. He has written a number of novels--both his own and as tie-in projects--including Laying the Music to Rest and X-Men: The Jewels of Cyttorak.

Kristine Kathryn Rusch is the Hugo and World Fantasy Award-winning former editor of The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction. She turned to writing full-time two years ago. She, too, has written a number of original and tie-in novels, including the Fey series and Star Wars: The New Rebellion.

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3.0 out of 5 stars "A Fun Read", Jan 1 2004

By	John J. Rust "therustsays" (Prescott, AZ) - See all my reviews

So it's not a deep book, but so what. Smith and Rusch have crafted a very cool story about a rogue planet that comes into Earth's orbit every 2,006 years and wreaks havoc. One of the best aspects of the book is the path the characters take in trying to figure out all they can about the Tenth Planet and what it will do when it gets here. Pretty good character development, especially with the two archeologists, Cross and Bradshaw. While Cross is more ready to take a risk than others, Bradshaw is cautious to the point of fear. This is because of a finding he made 20 years prior that ruined his reputation. The aliens were handled very nicely. Not you typical evil alien conquerors. I really enjoyed the scenes from their points of view. And man, are they freaky looking things! The climax wasn't bad, and I am looking forward to reading the other books in the trilogy.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, Oct 9 2003

By	M. E. Cooper "Fantasybooks" (England) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The Tenth Planet is great fun. I read it in one sitting and followed it with the second book--Tenth Planet: oblivion. What can I say? These books are pure escapism. It's a simple story that goes something like this:

An archaeologist notices a black layer in one of his digs. He doesn't think anything of it at first. Forest fires in ancient times do leave such layers only not as thick, but when he notices the exact same thing at the same depth in two other sites, he becomes intrigued and begins to investigate. What he finds is horrifying. The black ash isn't ash at all and isn't caused by fire.

It seems that every 2006 years, something happens to cause those black layers in which all organic life dies--EVERY 2006 years, and guess how long the last one was... you got it! Now he's in a race against time to make his government aware that something from space is coming, and in less than a year!

Great fun.

Mark E. Cooper
Warrior Within (ISBN:0-9545122-0-0)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Gee, I sure hope the sequels are as good!, May 11 2003

By	Jackie Tortorella - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I just finished reading The Tenth Planet and rushed to write this review. I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The aliens were truly alien, instead of the usual different-appearance-but-almost-human brand that's so common. They weren't even evil, but clearly they and we cannot coexist. Their depiction was extremely thoughtful and creative. As for the humans, if the plot were not so fantastic and the action so riveting, I might say the characters could have been developed a little better. The lack of depth seems to be par for the course in this type of Sci-Fi thriller, so I'm not so critical as some. Also, it didn't bother me in the least that this book had no conclusion--it's a trilogy! Anyone reading reviews now can buy all 3 books at once, and not lose a precious moment waiting for next release! I have to give this book 5 stars for the sheer entertainment...when I can't wait to get to the next page throughout the entire book, I know I've found a gem! Highly recommended!

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5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book!
This is a great book that you have trouble putting down! I strongly suggest reading The Tenth Plant Oblivion and The Tenth Planet Final Assualt.

Published on May 7 2003

2.0 out of 5 stars Interesting premise, faulty execution
The Tenth Planet is the first of a trilogy of books (Tenth Planet: Oblivion & Tenth Planet: Final Assault) that appears to have been written as a tie-in to a video game. Read more

Published on Mar 5 2002 by Elias Chapelle

4.0 out of 5 stars Recommend reading for a plane or the beach.
A decent little scifi tale that was clearly "produced" to tie in with an upcoming video game and probably a movie. Read more

Published on Sep 26 2001 by Adam Missner

3.0 out of 5 stars Pure escapism
Although published as three separate books, the Tenth Planet trilogy should really have been released as a single compilation. Read more

Published on Jul 9 2001 by SH in Tampa