Hubris Effect
Will be published approx. on 27. August 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
236 pages
978-1-0367-1068-2 (ISBN)
Description
Two planets. Two impossible choices. One mission humanity might not survive.
Part I:
When a parallel Earth offers a chance to begin again, Mark Noble leads an elite team to explore its untouched wilderness. But the promise of a new world hides an ancient truth: they're not alone. Intelligent life has already taken root here-and humanity's arrival is not welcome.
As tensions rise and contact becomes unavoidable, Mark must decide what kind of future he's fighting for. Colonization. Coexistence. Or something far more dangerous.
Part II:
On the far world of Stadit, an entire expedition has gone silent. Their ships are grounded. And something unseen is preventing their escape.
As the rescue mission begins, Mark and his team encounter a planet that defies physics, warps perception, and buries its secrets deep. With time running out, they must uncover the truth-or risk being lost to a force that doesn't want to be understood.
Two worlds. Two missions. And no guarantee they'll return from either.
Hubris Effect continues the Mark Noble: Edge of the Void series with dual storylines of moral reckoning and existential terror-perfect for fans of Clarke, Heinlein, and Interstellar.
Publisher's note: Hubris Effect was previously published as Pristine Earth Sinister Planet
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Praise for the Mark Noble: Edge of the Void series:
????? "Reads like old masters-classic hard sci-fi with emotional depth."
????? "Solid science, real people, strange situations, clever solutions, and unexpected twists. I will read more of this series."
????? "Most innovative sci-fi author I've read since the 50's old masters of sci-fi!"
????? "Reminded me of Doctor to the Stars because of the infection."
????? "Believable characters and details, coupled with only modest 'suspensions of disbelief'... makes me eager for the unfolding story."
????? "Fast and easy reading. Kind of like an Alien movie."
????? "Good page turner. Fun and exciting without resorting to needless violence."
????? "I haven't been so excited about sci-fi since I first read Heinlein. This is better!"
????? "Classic hard sci-fi without fluff. Reminded me of Clarke, Asimov, Bradbury."
????? "Tony writes what I call real science fiction, like the old masters."
????? "Exciting and nerve-wracking... it had me enthralled throughout the entire book."
????? "A fresh approach to aliens-finally something different than the usual invasion trope."
Part I:
When a parallel Earth offers a chance to begin again, Mark Noble leads an elite team to explore its untouched wilderness. But the promise of a new world hides an ancient truth: they're not alone. Intelligent life has already taken root here-and humanity's arrival is not welcome.
As tensions rise and contact becomes unavoidable, Mark must decide what kind of future he's fighting for. Colonization. Coexistence. Or something far more dangerous.
Part II:
On the far world of Stadit, an entire expedition has gone silent. Their ships are grounded. And something unseen is preventing their escape.
As the rescue mission begins, Mark and his team encounter a planet that defies physics, warps perception, and buries its secrets deep. With time running out, they must uncover the truth-or risk being lost to a force that doesn't want to be understood.
Two worlds. Two missions. And no guarantee they'll return from either.
Hubris Effect continues the Mark Noble: Edge of the Void series with dual storylines of moral reckoning and existential terror-perfect for fans of Clarke, Heinlein, and Interstellar.
Publisher's note: Hubris Effect was previously published as Pristine Earth Sinister Planet
________________________________________________
Praise for the Mark Noble: Edge of the Void series:
????? "Reads like old masters-classic hard sci-fi with emotional depth."
????? "Solid science, real people, strange situations, clever solutions, and unexpected twists. I will read more of this series."
????? "Most innovative sci-fi author I've read since the 50's old masters of sci-fi!"
????? "Reminded me of Doctor to the Stars because of the infection."
????? "Believable characters and details, coupled with only modest 'suspensions of disbelief'... makes me eager for the unfolding story."
????? "Fast and easy reading. Kind of like an Alien movie."
????? "Good page turner. Fun and exciting without resorting to needless violence."
????? "I haven't been so excited about sci-fi since I first read Heinlein. This is better!"
????? "Classic hard sci-fi without fluff. Reminded me of Clarke, Asimov, Bradbury."
????? "Tony writes what I call real science fiction, like the old masters."
????? "Exciting and nerve-wracking... it had me enthralled throughout the entire book."
????? "A fresh approach to aliens-finally something different than the usual invasion trope."
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
250 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-0367-1068-2 (9781036710682)
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He has spent the last forty years living on the side of Loch Ness. Today he writes science fiction - MINDSLIP, HEAT, THE VISITOR, THE DOOR, MOONSCAPE, MOONSTRUCK, TRAPPIST-1, FEDERATION, FEDERATION & EARTH and HIDDEN FEDERATION. THE SPOLDING CONUNDRUM, CYBERNETIC TYRANT, DEEP SPACE VISITOR, PRISTINE EARTH, SINISTER PLANET, KEPLER is the latest work in progress. He has also written non fiction - LOCH NESS, NESSIE & ME, the definitive Loch Ness book; SCOTLAND'S BLOODY HISTORY, a lighthearted and bloody look at the chronology of Scotland's history; RADUCANU'S FAIRY TALE IN NEW YORK about the British tennis sensation.
Biography: Tony is now retired from his career in tourism, but is still considered to be one of the foremost authorities on the mystery at Loch Ness. He conceived designed, created and co-founded the Official Loch Ness Monster Exhibition Centre; was administrative coordinator of Operation Deepscan during 1986/7; created the Macbeth Experience multi-media exhibition in Perthshire, became Bursar of Fort Augustus Abbey on Loch Ness where he designed and wrote the highly acclaimed Fort Augustus Abbey Heritage Centre and also the Loch Ness Story Diorama; invented the award-winning board game, Nessie Hunt; scripted the Polygram video Loch Ness Monster Story; wrote Mysterious Monsters of Loch Ness, and Loch Ness The Monster, the latter being reprinted on eight occasions. His Loch Ness, Nessie and Me book, containing over 300 pages and more than 200 photographs and illustrations, is considered essential reading for anyone interested in the truth about Loch Ness. It has also been described as the most comprehensive book ever written on the subject.
The last paragraph should give you confidence that Tony can tell a good story!
Although born and brought up in England, he is descended from King Robert the Bruce. His mixed heritage has resulted in him being a rather strange combination of Tottenham Hotspur and Scotland supporter. Neither team seem to ever win anything! Although, perhaps, this year? As this last sentence demonstrates, he is also a great optimist!
Tony has a background in sales and industry holding down management posts with Loyds, Top Rank, Granada, Wella and Lentheric Morny (BAC). These posts were in Manchester and the south of England. He moved to Drumnadrochit in 1978 to follow up several years' interest in Loch Ness. In 1980 it was his idea to set up the Loch Ness Exhibition and he went on to have a very successful career designing visitor centres, exhibitions and multi-media presentations.
He now writes science fiction full time and if the reviews are to be believed, he is very good at it. His style is similar to that of John Wyndham and Arthur C Clarke, but some reviewers say his work is similar to Asimov, Heinlein and Bradbury too.
Biography: Tony is now retired from his career in tourism, but is still considered to be one of the foremost authorities on the mystery at Loch Ness. He conceived designed, created and co-founded the Official Loch Ness Monster Exhibition Centre; was administrative coordinator of Operation Deepscan during 1986/7; created the Macbeth Experience multi-media exhibition in Perthshire, became Bursar of Fort Augustus Abbey on Loch Ness where he designed and wrote the highly acclaimed Fort Augustus Abbey Heritage Centre and also the Loch Ness Story Diorama; invented the award-winning board game, Nessie Hunt; scripted the Polygram video Loch Ness Monster Story; wrote Mysterious Monsters of Loch Ness, and Loch Ness The Monster, the latter being reprinted on eight occasions. His Loch Ness, Nessie and Me book, containing over 300 pages and more than 200 photographs and illustrations, is considered essential reading for anyone interested in the truth about Loch Ness. It has also been described as the most comprehensive book ever written on the subject.
The last paragraph should give you confidence that Tony can tell a good story!
Although born and brought up in England, he is descended from King Robert the Bruce. His mixed heritage has resulted in him being a rather strange combination of Tottenham Hotspur and Scotland supporter. Neither team seem to ever win anything! Although, perhaps, this year? As this last sentence demonstrates, he is also a great optimist!
Tony has a background in sales and industry holding down management posts with Loyds, Top Rank, Granada, Wella and Lentheric Morny (BAC). These posts were in Manchester and the south of England. He moved to Drumnadrochit in 1978 to follow up several years' interest in Loch Ness. In 1980 it was his idea to set up the Loch Ness Exhibition and he went on to have a very successful career designing visitor centres, exhibitions and multi-media presentations.
He now writes science fiction full time and if the reviews are to be believed, he is very good at it. His style is similar to that of John Wyndham and Arthur C Clarke, but some reviewers say his work is similar to Asimov, Heinlein and Bradbury too.