In 2063, Earth’s overheated climate and war-ravaged cities are near breaking point. A new habitable planet is discovered within reach, but the first two missions have failed to return. This is the story of the third mission to Eden.What really awaits the crew of four as they make the long journey to this supposed uninhabited virgin planet, and what is the link to the secret 900 year old sect … old sect known as Alicians back on Earth? While Blake leads the Eden mission, a young researcher named Micah discovers a terrible truth that threatens the very existence of humanity.
Editorial Reviews:
A science fiction thriller with terrific images and revelations. SF Author Gary Gibson
The reader is pulled into an all too real future, with memorable characters, leaving the reader craving more. Lydia Manx, Piker Press
Amazon Reviews:
★★★★★ Superb, well-crafted, quality Scifi. I immediately bought book two in the series!
★★★★★ This is Orson Scott Card quality scifi at half the price!
★★★★★ Best science fiction of the year
★★★★★ Masterful science fiction, refreshingly original
★★★★★ I lost sleep over this book!
★★★★★ A breath-taking and truly epic series
★★★★★ A fabulous four-book set, full of imaginative new ideas
★★★★★ Six stars…brilliant…this series is addictive
If you loved Dune, Foundation or Ender’s Game, you’ll love the first novel in this epic, galaxy-spanning series.
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In the Eden paradox they are on a Mission to make it to a self-sustaining plan at that time to sit down. The only problem is they’ve sent two ships and no one has come back. It is life or death in their path is fraught with danger and obstacles. Not to mention the unknown. I think this is Mr. current best book yet it is action pacLed And at one point you really don’t know what’s going to happen. I found this book very hard to put down this is science fiction at its best. I highly recommend this book if you love science fiction especially space action you will love this book.
I have read one of Barry’s newer books and LOVED it. I read ‘When the Children Come’. I believe the author is talented, and I was really excited to check out his other books.
I like how the author took his time with this. Personally, I love it when there is world-building and character development. I won’t deny that it was slightly confusing sometimes, but that proves how much thought and detail went into it. You need to get through the first part of the book before it starts to pick up. However, that is understandable since there is so much background to cover.
Those who read and enjoy sci-fi will definitely enjoy this. I am curious about the rest of the series as well.
Eden Paradox by Barry Kirwan is the first book in The Eden Trilogy. It lays out the foundation for the future books and therefore is quite long.
Naturally, there are good guys and bad guys, good vs. evil. The religious fanatics are in a cult and misconstrue things.
The concept is that earth has destroyed itself, and there is now a mission to Eden to allow for the new species to live. The story details how the technicians led by Micha need to work together to defeat the enemy. There are many times when the team has to decide what really is happening and how to manage the trouble thrown their way.
If you like science fiction, you will enjoy this new series.
The Eden Paradox
by Barry Kirwan
I received a copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
A thrilling and alarming account of what remains of Earth after years of destructive world wars. Earth is left burning, rapidly deteriorating, shortly to become unsuitable to support life. They found the answer to this in the form of Eden, a planet that presents itself as having everything humans require to reconstruct their future. But it holds so much more.
With a team of four astronauts almost ready to step foot on Eden, travelling on the Ulysses, funding and support is essential to make the future a reality for Earth’s hopes and dreams under the New World Alliance.
This is “the first novel in this epic, galaxy-spanning series” and wow what a debut! The reader is instantly enveloped by intrigue from the initial phrases, being introduced to Gabriel, a highly skilled and futuristic assassin, on the fringe of his next hit. Barry Kirwan wastes no time in generating apprehension, successfully designing a dramatic mental image of the scenario as it unfolds. I particularly enjoyed the repeated jump from circumstances surrounding Gabriel and the activities aboard Ulysses. Some may identify it as confusing if not accustomed to such a style. I found it merely adds more pleasure in exploring the events on each occasion.
The pace speeds up quickly. In fact, I can’t say it stops! A rollercoaster ride of animated terror packed into one book. Sabotage occurs along with simultaneous killings elsewhere, consistently with the same challenge of who and, more importantly, why. This goes hand in hand with the continual, formidable impression of not recognizing who to trust.
When I read a book, partway, I decide what I assume will take place or the direction in which the writing is moving. Whatever you choose, forget it, because it unravels to so much more and keeps on going until the last word!
Barry Kirwan is a genius, establishing a stunning, complex plot, building slowly but surely, like a spider constructing a web. The Eden Paradox contains a terrifying reality of how insignificant humanity is on the scale of things but remains a beacon for how resilient we can be as one.
“Nature’s instincts are less easily fooled than human intelligence,”… so true.
I rate The Eden Paradox 5 out of 5 stars.
The Eden Paradox was an intense and action-driven read about the end of the world. There was a lot going on in this book, and that’s why I loved it. The larger than life characters were very compelling and hooked me from early on, and the story pacing was very fast. Told from different perspectives it left me asking more questions than I expected. I found myself at certain points sitting on the edge of the couch literally about to fall off as sometimes the action got so intense!
I would be very surprised if anyone who purchased this book didn’t enjoy it as much as I have. Highly recommended.
The Eden Paradox by Barry Kirwan is an effectively written science fiction book with a ton of storylines to keep track of. The book starts off well and is fairly gripping, but veers off into the rather mundane style of much of science fiction with too much happening at once, making it difficult to follow. In this book, the Earth is on the verge of collapse due to the many wars and climate change. The future is not bright. However, a new planet called Eden is discovered, and from there you can almost discern what will happen. This is a slightly convoluted book but is enticing enough to read through, although your interest may wane from time to time. There is an abundance of detail to digest. For die-hard science fiction fans, however, there is a lot to offer here for a fun and distracting read.
Kirwin takes on a complex culture and diverse sci-fi world and throws us into the fray. He does a great job of showing us what many extraterrestrial sci fi fans already know: Earth is no longer the answer. This is a multi-faceted story with many different perspectives, groups (factions), and areas of political divide. The way Kirwin keeps up with it and still manages the story is impressive.
At some point the pacing lulls, but Kirwin is a seasoned writer and knows how to muscle through in a way that keeps the story interesting. Keep in mind this is the first in the series, so a lot of groundwork needs to be established.
The characters are well-developed, and the plot is written well even in the complexity. Definitely give this book a try.
Set fifty years into the future, this is a sci-fi thriller based around a dystopian world that follows multiple characters through their journey of interplanetary travel and the consequences. Kirwan treats the reader to a vivid and rich description of the settings for the story, enabling us to feel like we can truly see the landscapes.
The story is told from the perspective of several main characters which helps us to get a fully rounded view, while maintaining an ever-increasing pace. This is a classic sci-fi book with high-quality writing and an interesting plot. It will be popular with readers who enjoy Orson Scott Card and Robert Heinlein.
British author Barry Kirwan, now living outside of Paris, has written academic articles about preventing disasters in nuclear power plants, oil rigs, and aircraft (his work experience has been in air traffic and nuclear power safety), four text books on human error, and nine novels – The CHILDREN OF THE EYE series of two books, and the four book series EDEN PARADOX, of which this is the initial novel. Both series explore alien motivations and how we react to them. He also writes under the nom de plume JF Kirwan, publishing 66 METRES, 37 HOURS, 88 NORTH, and THE DEAD TELL LIES – excellent thriller novels!
Barry takes science fiction writing to a new level. His polished prose lingers over character creation with such skill that his story becomes credible from the top. An example of this gift is found in his opening lines – ‘People rarely search for bodies in ceilings, Gabriel O’Donnell reminded himself. He should have a couple of hours before anyone discovered his latest victim Slipping unseen from the side door, he dissolved into the amoebic mass of dignitaries arriving for the fund-raiser at Eden Mission Control. He itched to shed his tuxedo and starched shirt, but he needed the camouflage, along with stolen emotion-ID that had required a messy killing, to secure entry. He blended in with the wealthy entourage decked in stark designer suits and power dresses…He let his eyes glaze over as if he, too, were rich enough to forget what was outside, an Earth maimed by War and near collapse from heat exhaustion Somewhere here was his target, but as yet he didn’t know who…’ Sound strangely familiar?
The provided synopsis of the book’s tale serves the novel well: ‘In 2063, Earth’s overheated climate and war-ravaged cities are near breaking point. A new habitable planet is discovered within reach, but the first two missions have failed to return. This is the story of the third mission to Eden. What really awaits the crew of four as they make the long journey to this supposed uninhabited virgin planet, and what is the link to the secret 900 year old sect known as Alicians back on Earth? While Blake leads the Eden mission, a young researcher named Micah discovers a terrible truth that threatens the very existence of humanity.’
This is some of the most polished science fiction writing this reader has encountered. Not only is the story original, but also it is delivered with such style that it transports us into a world so credible that we feel as though we are physically accompanying the characters. First class novel – and a highly recommended one!
This book was really thought provoking and drew the reader into the story. Gripping and well worth the read!!
Set in the future with a dying earth. It is a good read of a combination of science fiction combined with the dangers of religious groups pursuing their own agenda for a limited number of people and use all methods possible to achieve their end, including violence.
Never a dull moment.
clever plot, twists and turns, fun trying to keep up and try to figure out what’s coming next. Ordered the rest of the series and downloaded it today.
The writing is a little lacking. While the story is relatively compelling, it is difficult to get involved with the characters.
I found this story so realistically rooted in the tragedy of today’s world that I was half-convinced that the author was actually a historian. Spell-bound I am on the third book of the series.
Hard to follow … the author needs to work in the character names more often thorough out the book. Routinely I found myself going back several pages to find out or clarify who the characters were. I liked the story but it was a difficult read.
Not bad story of man’s first efforts to expand beyond the solar system. The standard sci-fi villain, of course, tries unsuccessfully to sabotage the mission.