
ANDY WEIR built a career as a software engineer until the success of his first published novel, THE MARTIAN, allowed him to live out his dream of writing fulltime. He is a lifelong space nerd and a devoted hobbyist of subjects such as relativistic physics, orbital mechanics, and the history of manned spaceflight. He also mixes a mean cocktail. He lives in California. Andy’s next book, ARTEMIS, is available now.
Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he's sure he'll be the first person to die there. After a dust storm forces his crew to evacuate the planet while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded on Mars's surface, with no way to signal Earth that he's alive. And even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone years before a rescue could arrive. Chances are, though, Mark won't have time to starve to death. The damaged machinery, unforgiving environment or plain-old "human error" are much more likely to kill him first.Armed with nothing but his ingenuity, his engineering skills--and a gallows sense of humor that proves to be his greatest source of strength--Mark embarks on a dogged quest to stay alive. But will his resourcefulness be enough to overcome the impossible odds against him?--back cover
Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission--and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will perish.Except that right now, he doesn't know that. He can't even remember his own name. Let alone the nature of his assignment, or how to complete it.All he knows is that he's been asleep for a very, very long time. And he's just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but a computer and two corpses for company.His crewmates dead, his memories fuzzily returning, he realizes that an impossible task now confronts him. Alone on this tiny ship that's been cobbled together by every government and space agency on the planet and hurled into the depths of space, it's up to him to conquer an extinction-level threat to our species.And thanks to an unexpected ally, he just might have a chance.Part scientific mystery, part dazzling interstellar journey, The Hail Mary is a tale of discovery, speculation, and survival to rival The Martian--while taking us to places it never dreamed of going.
Jazz Bashara is a criminal. Well, sort of. Life on Artemis, the first and only city on the moon, is tough if you're not a rich tourist or an eccentric billionaire. So smuggling in the occasional harmless bit of contraband barely counts, right? Not when you've got debts to pay and your job as a porter barely covers the rent. Everything changes when Jazz sees the chance to commit the perfect crime, with a reward too lucrative to turn down. But pulling off the impossible is just the start of her problems, as she learns that she's stepped square into a conspiracy for control of Artemis itself—and that now, her only chance at survival lies in a gambit even riskier than the first.
A short story about the universe and your place in it."You were on your way home when you died. It was a car accident. Nothing particularly remarkable, but fatal nonetheless. You left behind a wife and two children. It was a painless death. ... And that’s when you met me."The Egg is a short story written by Andy Weir, his most popular, and follows a nameless 48-year-old man who discovers the "meaning of life" after he dies. The story is about "you" (in the second person), and God, who is "me" (in the first person). God says that you have been reincarnated many times before, and that you are soon to be reincarnated once more, leading to quite a few existential questions. Andy Weir (1972-) built a career as a software engineer until the success of his first published novel, The Martian (2011), allowed him to live out his dream of writing fulltime. He is a lifelong space nerd and a devoted hobbyist of subjects such as relativistic physics, orbital mechanics, and the history of manned spaceflight. He also mixes a mean cocktail.
In the near future, if Vegas games are ingeniously scam-proof, then the heists have to be too, in this imaginative and whip-smart story by the New York Times bestselling author of The Martian.An IT whiz at the Babylon Casino is enlisted to upgrade security for the game of keno and its random-number generator. The new quantum computer system is foolproof. But someone on the inside is no fool. For once the odds may not favor the house—unless human ingenuity isn’t entirely a thing of the past.Andy Weir’s Randomize is part of Forward, a collection of six stories of the near and far future from out-of-this-world authors. Each piece can be read or listened to in a single thought-provoking sitting.
Collected for the first time anywhere, the nine tales in The Egg and Other Stories highlight Andy Weir's trademark wit and unexpected twists. For the few who have yet to experience The Martian, it's a perfect appetizer. For passionate Weir fans, it's a delicious dessert.Stories included in this audio-exclusive collection are:"Access""Antihypoxiant""Annie's Day""The Real Deal""Bored World""The Midtown Butcher""Meeting Sarah""The Chef""The Egg"©2017 Andy Weir (P)2017 Audible, Inc.
The three meet here, at Cheshire Crossing--a boarding school where girls like them learn how to cope with their supernatural experiences and harness their magical world-crossing powers.But the trio--now teenagers, who've had their fill of meddling authority figures--aren't content to sit still in a classroom. Soon they're dashing from one universe to the next, leaving havoc in their wake--and, inadvertently, bringing the Wicked Witch and Hook together in a deadly supervillain love match.To stop them, the girls will have to draw on all of their powers . . . and marshal a team of unlikely allies from across the magical multiverse.
Original Fiction, Short Story, Science FictionAndy Weir’s prequel to The MartianThis short story gives us a glimpse into Mark Watney’s world just before taking off on his mission for Mars. Read on for more from this exceptional character. Please note: This story includes language that some might find offensive.
His razor-sharp intellect, uncanny powers of deduction, and knowledge of the criminal underground are legendary throughout London. He solves cases with the able assistance of his close friend and confidant. And, one day, he will become the arch enemy of Sherlock Holmes.Meet Professor James Moriarty - consulting criminal.In these three original tales - collected for the first time - Andy Weir brings to life a Moriarty worthy of the Great Detective himself.1. The Adventure of the Dishonor Among Thieves2. The Adventure of the Unscrupulous Assassin3. The Adventure of the Sealed Room
I didn't want to wake up at 6am, especially on a Saturday. But the man I was cuddled up to was... a morning person.
Original Fiction, Flash FictionShort story“I tell ya, it's the real deal!” Ray said. “The real deal!”“Oh yeah?” Bobby replied. “Tell me more.”“She's the most amazing woman I've ever met!” He snatched his cigarettes from the coffee table...
Original Fiction, Short StoryHolding a cup of coffee in one hand and several folders in the other, he dragged his chair out from behind his desk and plopped down in to it.Sipping the all important morning brew, he opened the first of the folders and read the summary on the front page. It was a minor matter, but something he’d need to deal with eventually. Some things just couldn’t be delegated to subordinates.
Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched Project Hail Mary [Hardcover]ArtemisThe MartianAndy Weir 3 Books Collection Set(Project Hail Mary [Hardcover], Artemis, The Martian):Project Hail Mary [Hardcover]:'Weir's finest work to date. . . This is the one book I read last year that I am certain I can recommend to anyone, no matter who, and know they'll love it.' BRANDON SANDERSON 'If you like a lot of science in your science fiction, Andy Weir is the writer for you. . . This one has everything fans of old school SF (like me) love.' GEORGE R.R. MARTIN 'Brilliantly funny and enjoyable. One of the most plausible science fiction books I've ever read' TIM PEAKE, astronaut.Jazz Bashara is one of the criminals. She lives in a poor area of Artemis and subsidises her work as a porter with smuggling contraband onto the moon. But it's not enough. So when she's offered the chance to make a lot of money she jumps at it. But though planning a crime in 1/6th gravity may be more fun, it's also a lot more dangerous.'A smart, fun, fast-paced adventure that you won't be able to put down' Ernest Cline, bestselling author of Ready Player One.The If the oxygenator breaks down, I'll suffocate. If the water reclaimer breaks down, I'll die of thirst. If the hab breaches, I'll just kind of explode. If none of those things happen, I'll eventually run out of food and starve to death.Andy Weir's second novel Artemis is now available, and his latest novel Project Hail Mary is now available for preorder.
Original Fiction, Short Story, Science FictionDaniel Stoltz sat comfortably in the back of his Limousine as it conveyed him through town. He held a phone to his ear...
Original Fiction, Short Story, Science FictionHe lay prone, his eyes fluttering open.Near-darkness granted the sky a dark blue hue. Was it early morning? Late evening? He didn't know. Gentle winds rustled the tall grass surrounding him. Slowly sitting up, he took in his surroundings. There was nothing. Just tall grass all the way to the dark horizon.
Original Fiction, Short Story, Crime FictionMichelle fanned herself in the sweltering evening. As a college student living alone, she couldn’t afford a place with central air, and her dingy apartment’s wall-mounted air conditioner was a joke.
The author of ‘The Martian’ and ‘Artemis’ offers a vision of a future where computers rule.
What happens when you set a program to run for 1 billion seconds and then forget about it...Another short story from the guy that have us The Martian and The Egg, can be read for free straight from his website.
Holmesian fanfiction focusing on Professor Moriarty
Holmesian fanfiction focusing on Professor Moriarty
In this collection of mind-boggling short stories, things aren't always what they appear to be. Question every detail, and challenge what you know. Then, read it again. Sometimes, all it takes is a shift in perspective.Andy Weir's Principles of Uncertainty consists of nine unique pieces including one never-before-seen story that will tickle your space fancy:AccessAnnie's DayAntihypoxiantMeeting SarahMidtown ButcherThe ChefThe EggThe Real DealYuri Gagarin Saves the Galaxy
Holmesian fanfiction focusing on Professor Moriarty
Author’s Note: This was a short story I wrote about a D&D character I had. Though the story stands on its own merit (I hope), it takes place within a detailed genre that is wholly unexplained. Hopefully you will enjoy it without the accompanying exposition that would usually be worked in to such a story.
So, Sie wollen also auf dem Mars leben? Vielleicht weil Sie von der zerklüfteten Oberfläche, dem atemberaubenden Panorama oder der endlosen, unberührten Natur angetan sind? Vielleicht sind Sie aber auch nur ein total Bekloppter, der auf Survivaltrips in leblosen, öden Wüsten steht? Was auch immer Ihre Gründe dafür sind – es gibt da ein paar Dinge, die Sie wissen sollten … Mit trockenem Humor und wissenschaftlicher Genauigkeit liefert Andy Weir, Autor des Weltbestsellers „Der Marsianer“, die acht wichtigsten Überlebenstipps für den roten Planeten.
有人火星探査が開始されて3度目のミッションは、猛烈な砂嵐によりわずか6日目にして中止を余儀なくされた。だが、不運はそれだけで終わらない。火星を離脱する寸前、折れたアンテナがクルーのマーク・ワトニーを直撃、彼は砂嵐のなかへと姿を消した。ところが――。奇跡的にマークは生きていた!? 不毛の惑星に一人残された彼は限られた食料・物資、自らの技術・知識を駆使して生き延びていく。映画「オデッセイ」原作。