Present Appertaining To Books Contest
| Title | : | Contest |
| Author | : | Matthew Reilly |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 330 pages |
| Published | : | March 10th 2003 by Thomas Dunne Books (first published June 1st 1996) |
| Categories | : | Thriller. Fiction. Action. Science Fiction |
Matthew Reilly
Hardcover | Pages: 330 pages Rating: 3.97 | 13440 Users | 629 Reviews
Narration Supposing Books Contest
The New York Public Library. A silent sanctuary of knowledge; a 100-year-old labyrinth of towering bookcases, narrow aisles and long marble hallways. For Doctor Stephen Swain and his daughter, Holly, it is the site of a nightmare. Because for one night this historic building is to be the venue for a contest. A contest in which Swain is to compete - whether he likes it or not.The rules are simple: Seven contestants will enter, only one will leave.
With his daughter in his arms, Stephen Swain is plunged into a terrifying fight for survival. The stakes are high, the odds brutal. He can choose to run, to hide or to fight - but if he wants to live, he has to win. For in this contest, unless you leave as the victor, you do not leave at all.
Readers all over the world have been cheering about Matthew Reilly’s lightning fast adventure thrillers. Contest, the action-packed extravaganza that launched this international bestselling career, is vintage Reilly at his explosive best.
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| Original Title: | Contest |
| ISBN: | 0312286252 (ISBN13: 9780312286255) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Characters: | James Marshall, Reese, Balthazar, Dr. Stephen Swain, Holly Swain, Selexin, Bellos, Bob Charlton, Rachnid, Henry Dickson, Mike Fraser, Rudy Baker, Harold Quaid, Codex, the Konda, the Karanadon |
| Setting: | New York City, New York,2002(United States) |
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Ratings: 3.97 From 13440 Users | 629 ReviewsWrite-Up Appertaining To Books Contest
This might be the worst book I've ever read.There's a reason why "every major publisher in Australia" turned it down.Do I dareDisturb the universe? T. S. Eliot The year is 1996 and The New York Public Library has just become the venue for the seventh Presidian. It is a contest that is held once every thousand years, every time on a different world and the contestants are warriors chosen from each of the seventh worlds that exist. A battle where seven contestants enter the labyrinth and only one leaves. A contest to the death. Earth is the only world who doesnt have knowledge about this contest but with
**Re-read 11/18**Yep, still love everything about this book.Savage aliens ✔Explosions ✔Blood and gore ✔Epic chase scenes ✔Dumb people getting what they deserve ✔Unpredictable fight scenes ✔Creative deaths ✔Reluctant hero ✔It's so FAST and EXPLOSIVE and has so much FIERCENESS and I just ... *happy sigh*Plus it's set in a library and honestly, what book lover doesn't love a library setting?RIP though to all those books that got slimed, or bloodied, or shredded, or burnt ... etc. *moment of
BWAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!Oh my God, this book was hilarious. And in a fantastical train wreck kind of way, not a belly laugh kind of way. I picked this book up because my Book Club book wasn't available yet, and I needed something to read. I noticed this book because of the picture of The New York Public Library on the cover, and thought "Hey, I work there....what's this about?"Well, let me just set the stage for you....Contest is about an intergalactic competition that takes place once every
**** ½ContestMatthew ReillyMarch 10th, 2003328 pagesFantasy/ActionAlien thrillers usually take place on a mothership in Nebula F or have futuristic guns with lots of over exaggerated lightening, usually resulting in the deaths of humans. Contest is an alien thriller that involves a human kicking the living crap out of said aliens. Dr. Stephen Swain is transferred via hyperspace to the New York Public Library, or "The Labyrinth." He is summoned while standing in the middle of him living room,
A man and his daughter are drawn into a battle to the death called the Presidium. Seven life forms from different galaxies come together once every thousand years to determine superiority. This years labyrinth of choice is the New York Public Library. Humans are the only representatives not aware of this ongoing contest and are the only species drawn into the event without consent. Of course, no human has ever won. Enter Dr. Steven Swain and his daughter (via teleportation of course) and the
Totally rediculous and far fetched. In saying that, one of the most fun reads I've ever had. Fast paced, action movie style plot. Great descriptive language and even though I read this years ago, I can still remember vivid images from scenes.
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