Something went wrong. is available now and can be read on any device with the free Kindle app. ), but the execution left me cold. It dipped below awful at the end, with a car-crash into a train-wreck of nonsense. Hear an icon's life story, timeless music, and message. For NovusPart has developed a technology that can cheat history, plucking people out of the ‘timeline’ and transporting them forward in time, saving them from plane crashes, death or disaster. I was unable to put New Pompeii down, and can't wait for the sequel to release in 2017. The inhabitants have been pulled forward in time (right before Pompeii's complete destruction) without knowing that their world was about to be destroyed... NovusPart hopes to use this New Pompeii for tr. The sequel, Empire of Time, was published in June 2017. Until he starts to … New Pompeii offers a compelling notion: the meticulous recreation of the famous lost city and the ability to populate this new city with actual ancient Pompeiians. I should have been warned because this novel was praised as being "in the tradition of Michael Crichton" but I just couldn't resist the combination of ancient Rome and time travel. I should have been warned because this novel was praised as being "in the tradition of Michael Crichton" but I just couldn't resist the combination of ancient Rome and time travel. The choice of Pompeii was a good one though as it allowed for a separate threat to arise. Priestess of Pompeii is a historical novel based on the life of a woman who lived in the 1st century BCE. Daniel Godfrey's debut novel is a very enjoyable read. In the race to control renewable power, an energy giant stumbles on a controversial technology: the ability to transport matter from the deep past. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. There is this uber-rich company that doesn't even do a google search and dumps modern v. Leather wristbands! Nothing is straight forward and the twists and turns will leave your brain leaking out your ears. I truly had high hopes for this book, but if fell short of the mark for me. He is offered a job by the CEO of NovusPart, one of the most powerful and controversial companies in existence. The thirst compounds the frenetic fumbling, as you feel the can and yet the melted water mixed in the ice conspire in tandem to deny you the beverage. Nothing held together or could withstand a moment's serious examination. If you have read my books (and hopefully enjoyed them!) The Assassin's Betrayal: CIA Assassin (Jason Drake Book 1), Gateway to the Galaxy Universe: The Complete Military Space Opera Series. Part thriller/part science fiction, the characters are well drawn and the pace of the novel builds to a satisfying crescendo. I have also self-published a children’s e-book and written several short stories. Fascinating, cleverly wrought, intelligent and occasionally brutal, "New Pompeii" is a thrillingly original take on the time travel genre. There is this uber-rich company that doesn't even do a google search and dumps modern vegetables and chicken breeds on ancient Romans, said Romans are duped into staying in their confusingly changed town even though the uber-rich company only has a handful of people to control the town, and historians who may have studied De Bello Gallico and Ab Urbe Condita but who have never ever learned everyday Latin (as no one mentions that Latin lessons have changed dramatically) are able to chat fluently with people in baths and tabernae. by Titan Books. It was one of those starts where you wish you had started reading earlier in the day so you could read it start to finish. Please try again. Historian and not yet doctor Nick Houghton gets recruited by a mysterious energy company called Novus Particles in this thriller by Daniel Godfrey. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Historical? New. I enjoyed the perspective and timelines, it was refreshing to get a taste of the future with a taste of Ancient Rome! Since then I’ve read much and written little, and nothing resembling a book review. On the surface, this looks to be the perfect set-up for study and exploitation in a theme-park/zoo kind of way, until people start going missing and then appearing in different timelines. But the Roman culture is very different from the 'outsiders' who've arrived to study and exploit them. Somehow they have managed to recreate New Pompeii, along with the actual residents of the city. New Pompeii by Daniel Godfrey, 2016 edition, in English - First edition. Part mystery, part sci-fi, part historical fiction, all fun. From the description I expected to enjoy it. An evil corporation has monopolised the technology and is using if for their own nefarious purposes; purposes that become clear as the novel progresses. Be the first to review “New Pompeii” Cancel reply. It's the kind of story where the last few pages make you flip back and reread passages to understand what they really mean. Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2017. It seemed such a cool premise. A major corporation can move things forward in time, so they decide to bring the citizens of Pompeii into a replica of their town. DIRECTIONS. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Empire of Time (New Pompeii Book 2). Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. My time travel series, New Pompeii and Empire of Time, is also available. An interesting concept and a lot of questioning on the paradoxes of time travel. MON – WED: 11AM – 8PM: THUR - SAT: 11AM – 9PM: CLOSED SUNDAYS "Friendly staff and great food, we love their daily specials!" A fantastic read - I couldn't put it down. There are limitations, time itself being one, but the power is heady... and with power comes paranoia. I'm a big read but more importantly I loved all of Michael Crichton's books, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 24, 2017. Can't wait for the second book to come out. But what chance does their love stand if the world is heading for annihilation? New Pompeii has all of the elements that every Sci-Fi fan would want” - Gamers Sphere “You better pick-up this book” - Retrenders “Sci-fi entertainment at its best and most fluent” - Rising Shadow “New Pompeii is part sci-fi, part historical thriller. They can snatch people wh. Some time in the near future, energy giant NovusPart has developed technology to transport people from the past to the present day, and they have just moved the lost population of Pompeii to a replica city. New Pompeii is a fascinating novel, scifi, history, time travel and what if? A good read. There are limitations, time itself being one, but the power is heady... and with power comes paranoia. You can also purchase this book from a vendor and ship it to our address: Internet Archive Open Library Book Donations 300 Funston Avenue San Francisco, CA 94118 New Pompeii is a great tale of how a company who gets ahold and develops a new technology that can transport matter through time makes all the wrong choices with it. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. I’ve yet to read a novel that balances both genres so well." Historian and not yet doctor Nick Houghton gets recruited by a mysterious energy company called Novus Particles in this thriller by Daniel Godfrey. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published So this book is basically Jurassic Park with Romans instead of dinosaurs. Titan Books: Publish Date: 21-Jun-2016: ISBN: 9781783298112: Amazon: Buy this Book: Issue: September 2016: Category: Science Fiction & Fantasy: Share: Reviews (0) Reviews There are no reviews yet. It's probably all three but above all it's a rollicking good adventure. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. THE cataclysmic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in southern Italy on the morning of Aug. 24, A.D. 79, which obliterated the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum and snuffed out the lives of … Get it by Fri, Jul 24 - Mon, Jul 27 from Phoenix, Arizona; Need it faster? I kept expecting it to be or do more than I ever got. Or try any of these new books that our editors recommend . Once recruited, he is flown to an undisclosed location where he is to help with the language and culture of the Romans in a replica town of Pompeii. Their biggest secret is New Pompeii, a replica city filled with Romans, pulled through time just before the volcanic eruption. I was intrigued by the premise (who wouldn't be? please consider leaving a review either on Amazon or Goodreads. Welcome back. They can snatch people who would have died in the past and move them to the present and have done so, but their historical consultant left suddenly and they need someone familiar with the Roman era to advice them. The devil is in the detail, and so it plays out in this novel of the close future when particle acceleration has enabled things, and finally people, to be thrust forward in time. A young, struggling doctoral student gets tangentially involved in an attempted protest action against the company and ends up getting hired to work on their project to build a New Pompeii and fill it with all the victims from the real one. Fun, intricate, & fascinating book --I read it in one day as I had to see where the story went. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. There is a huge mystery to be solved, but it's not a 'who-done-it', more like a 'what-the-fuck-is-going-on' in the best possible way. Paperback / softback. SF? My first novel, New Pompeii, was included in both the Financial Times’ and Morning Star’s ‘Books of 2016’ lists. Be the first to ask a question about New Pompeii. Somewhere, mixed in with a great deal of nonsense is something great waiting to be grasped, yet it keeps squirting away. The cover boldly claiming "The Empire Rises" and the concept behind it was quite original. Nick Houghton, a specialist in Roman history who’s struggling to find tenure at a university, is unwillingly caught up in the chaos. A company tries to create a new energy source by bringing particles through time. Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2020. Get this from a library! Their biggest secret is New Pompeii, a replica city filled with Romans, pulled through time just before the volcanic eruption.Nick Houghton doesn't know why he's been chosen to be the company's historical advisor. Their biggest secret is New Pompeii, a replica city filled with Romans, pulled through time just before the volcanic eruption. Somehow they have managed to recreate New Pompeii, along with the actual residents of the city. Turns out, of course, that there's a lot more going on with outsiders trying to interfere, internal struggles between board members, and the imperial skills of the Romans themselves. Highly recommended. Have you ever, on a very hot day, reached into a cooler to grab that last ice cold beverage? Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. I'm a big read but more importantly I loved all of Michael Crichton's books. Part spy novel. Please try again. New Pompeii (Book) : Godfrey, Daniel : "In the race to control renewable power, an energy giant stumbles on a controversial technology: the ability to transport matter from the deep past. There is a huge mystery to be solved, but it's not a 'who-done-it', more like a 'what-the-fuck-is-going-on' in the best possible way. I am looking forward to the sequel. Overview In the race to control renewable power, an energy giant stumbles on a controversial technology: the ability to transport matter from the deep past. Smart, inventive and action-packed. Roman culture is very brutal and the author does a great job contrasting our world with theirs. New Pompeii was a Financial Times “Books of 2016” Pick! It's the kind of story where the last few pages make you flip back and reread passages to understand what they rea. More shipping options available at checkout • Good condition 29 reviews Fifteen years on from the events of NEW POMPEII, and New Rome is cut off from the rest of the world in a new Cold War. $7.03 Free Shipping. With one of his friends deeply implicated in the plot, he expects to be arrested; but instead the unthinkable happens. Empire of Time (New Pompeii Book 2) - Kindle edition by Godfrey, Daniel. Home; Menu; Gallery; Contact; 989-777-4555. Sold by Best Book Corner and ships from Amazon Fulfillment. The Synapse Sequence, was published by Titan Books in June 2018. Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2019. - … Then it went totally off the rails, with improbability piling on top of absurdity. This is the first attempt, I thought it sensible to start with some fiction for no other reason than it would be… The Romans, lead by Calpurnia, have control of the time travel technology, which keeps western governments at bay. 3 stars rather than 2 because of Kirsten. In a thick 459 pages, British author Daniel Godfrey begins a new time travel series full of twists and turns in New Pompeii, his first novel from a major publisher (Titan Books). Beware of the dog.”, 72 New Books by Asian American Authors to Read Now. Mr Godfrey probably knows the story he wanted to tell but was unable to do so in writing. - … Gripping, energetic story with well-rounded characters who travel between incredible plot twists. Review by C.J. Your email address will not be published. Have you ever, on a very hot day, reached into a cooler to grab that last ice cold beverage? I really like fantasy but just could not follow what was happening. The fact that this is the author's first novel makes it even more impressive. The New Pompeii. Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2019. (Prices may vary for AK and HI.). To see what your friends thought of this book, Set sometime in the near future, man has conquered time travel – though with some limitations. He is offered a job by the CEO of NovusPart, one of the most powerful and controversial companies in existence. It seemed such. And I might have overlooked even that if the characters had been interesting but they don't have an ounce of personality nor do they have a credible backstory. New Pompeii. With one of his friends deeply implicated in the plot, he expects to be arrested; but instead the unthinkable happens. Hence why the plot around the roman town of Pompeii and it's no longer mythical citizens. June 21st 2016 Not at all. Unable to add item to List. He’s fallen for her. Their biggest secret is New Pompeii, a replica city filled with Romans, pulled through time just before the volcanic eruption. There was a problem loading your book clubs. See the complete New Pompeii series book list in order, box … Bunce. It is not an easy story. I really wanted to like this book. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Any book which begins with a murder attempt at the British Museum is bound to catch my attention. Please try again. There is scope for further development and I am looking forward to the next installment to see how the Roman's story continues. Their biggest secret: New Pompeii. Nick Houghton, a specialist in Roman history who’s struggling to find tenure at a university, is unwillingly caught up in the chaos. Leather wristbands! Soon, some Romans start wondering about things that aren't the same anymore (namely large chickens and orange carrots, not to mention the missing sea).. they want answers and will stop at nothing to get them. Definitely a thinker. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 17, 2017. Part thriller/part science fiction, the characters are well drawn and the pace of the novel builds to a satisfying crescendo. Arrrgh!!! Time-travel mystery set in a near-future with a tech company holding a monopoly on how to do it. Well, this book is worse that I could have imagined - worse than anything my 14-year-old self would have written. I am very willing to believe the impossible in thrillers but this didn't work for me. And they’ve decided that Nick is just the person to help them out with their most recent and most ambitious project: the wholesale relocation of the population of Pompeii (in 79 AD) to the present day... I’m not certain if this book objectively deserves more than three stars, but I had such a fun time reading it that I’m giving it four. We’d love your help. My near-future crime novel, The Synapse Sequence, was included in The Guardian’s June 2018 best recent science fiction round-up. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 4, 2019. You Couldn't (Pom)Pay Me to Read the Series, Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2017. It is not about group dynamics and everybody has a hidden agenda. The Torch Betrayal: A Classic World War II Spy Thriller (A Conor Thorn Novel), A New Life in Ventis: A Horis Strongman Adventure, Degrees of Darkness: A Julia Elliot Novel. I was correct: it was great fun to read this book as a supplement to the course, and the details of architecture, religion, and life in a Roman city did indeed come to life in the novel. Highly recommended! We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges, Or get 4-5 business-day shipping on this item for $5.99 Nick Houghton doesnt know why hes been chosen to be the companys historical advisor. Titan Books, Jun 21, 2016 - Fiction - 464 pages 18 Reviews Some time in the near future, energy giant NovusPart has developed technology to transport people from the past to the present day, and they have just moved the lost population of Pompeii to a replica city. Please try your request again later. This is fast-paced and fun, and honestly, I love the premise. Might be due to later revelations coming in future parts of the series, but it's there enough to keep this good, but not great. I’ve yet to read a novel that balances both genres so well." He has a remarkable ability to make incredible situations believable. For the first 70% of the book this was a good read and one felt it was moving steadily to a convincing climax. Cave canem. All the characters ran together because no one was really clearly defined. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. New Pompeii is a fun sci-fi thriller with historic elements that plays a little loose with science, but you are happy to forgive this as you are enjoying the ride. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! The inhabitants have been pulled forward in time (right before Pompeii's complete destruction) without knowing that their world was about to be destroyed... NovusPart hopes to use this New Pompeii for trading and money making purposes.. 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