The audiobook version of the novel i would recommend is available from. Award winners and nominees in 1986, tom clancy said nobody does it better, how many alien invasion books are there. Tim hamner arrives at a party thrown by julia and george sutter to announce that a comet he discovered has been authenticated and named the hamnerbrown comet. The gigantic comet had slammed into earth, forging earthquakes a thousand times too powerful to measure on the. So many of my beloved books of childhood have failed to live up to memory.
The rest of which is about the aftermath, the collapse of society and. Why has not lucifers hammer been made into a movie. Lucifer s hammer, the gigantic comet, slams into earth, shattering civilization. Although not all books are free, a large number of them are, and they boast a catalog of over 100,000 free audiobooks. Some advanced technical knowledge was maintained by the means of the preservation of a collection of books. Making the aftermath both credible and engaging is harder. Some advanced technical knowledge was maintained by the means of the. Lucifers hammer ebook epub electronic book lucifers hammer by larry niven for iphone, ipad txt format version, file with page numbers lucifers hammer by larry niven kindle edition with audio multimedia cd video hardcover new or used, cheap audiobook pric theres also other availab.
Guide to finding interesting public domain works online. Digitalbook, formerly librophile, lets you search through a database of public domain books from places like librivox, gutenberg, open library, and also includes books from amazon and audible. The chances that lucifers hammer would hit the earth headon were one in a million. Lucifers hammer audiobook by larry niven, jerry pournelle. Lessons from lucifers hammer survival monkey forums. Goodreads members who liked lucifers hammer also liked. Under the music modernization act, many of these recordings will begin entering into the public domain on january 1, 2022, when all recordings published prior to 1923 will enter the public domain. The library makes the sound recordings in the national jukebox available pursuant to permission from the rightsholders. The hardest part of any end of the world story is maintaining a worthwhile story for the aftermath. It was the beginning of a new ice age and the end of civilization. Lucifers hammer audiobook larry niven, jerry pournelle audible. A previously unknown comet is discovered only months before scientists realize it is on a nearcollision course with earth.
The 6 best werewolf audiobooks audiobook explorers. Lucifer s hammer is a postapocalyptic science fiction novel by larry niven and jerry pournelle, first published in 1977. Discussion in survival reading room started by motomom34, jan 24, 2017. Lucifers hammer the mists of time full recording \m.
The characters are diverse and the shtf scenario could happen. Lucifer s hammer ebook epub electronic book lucifer s hammer by larry niven for iphone, ipad txt format version, file with page numbers lucifer s hammer by larry niven kindle edition with audio multimedia cd video hardcover new or used, cheap audiobook. Lucifers hammer by larry niven goodreads share book. Lucifer s hammer is a postapocalyptic science fiction novel by larry niven and jerry pournelle. Many of the superheroes from todays blockbuster franchises, including batman, superman, and. Tales of the midnight hour demo 1988 this was thrash metal. As the great hamnerbrown comet, dubbed lucifer s hammer by the press, approaches earth, various business executives, politicians, criminals, journalists, and scientists await the impending cataclysm and its general and personal effects with decidedly differing feelings. Find books like lucifers hammer from the worlds largest community of readers.
Some advanced technical knowledge was maintained by the means of. Lucifers hammer by larry niven and jerry pournelle. Lucifers hammer is a science fiction postapocalypse survival novel by american writers larry niven and jerry pournelle, first published in 1977. Thi was, i suspect, niven and pournelle s try for a broader, nongenre audiece. Goodreads members who liked lucifer s hammer also liked. All the peril and pathos of an epic apocalyptic masterpiece, set around the hollywood normal lives of strangely familiar characters dramatically ripped asunder and the epic levels they go to.
It would be called lucifers hammer, a weekly gathering where unique metal bands would take the stage, the newest and coolest albums would play over the pa, and fellow headbangers could gather to chat about metal over a few beers. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. What makes the book so effective, in my opinion, is how well it switches back and forth between the bigpicture descriptions of the global impact of the comet. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Lucifer s hammer is a fullon 1970s disaster film, full of polyester flared slacks and unfortunate hair. Unlike other books or films the comet, in this case lucifers hammer, strikes about half way through the book. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Find books like lucifer s hammer from the worlds largest community of readers. Despite the scientific community repeatedly assuring the public that a collision. Lucifers hammer audiobook larry niven hd audio books. Loretta sighed with the knowledge that her husband was mad. Lucifers hammer spends exactly the right amount of time building toward the cataclysm, and then continues to grip the reader all the way through.
She put on the fur cap and heavy leather coat, shuddering a little at the sound of the wind outside. As the great hamnerbrown comet, dubbed lucifer s hammer by the press, approaches earth, various business executives, politicians, criminals, journalists, and scientists await the. Lucifer s hammer was an apocalyptical novel by larry niven and jerry pournelle 1977. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Books similar to lucifers hammer goodreads share book. As a very young teen, i read this novel in one sitting, gripped by the idea of our civilization so easily shattered. For the survivors, everyone s nightmare becomes true. Written by larry niven, jerry pournelle, narrated by marc vietor. I believe canada normally applies the rule of the shorter term which roughly means if something is public domain in its home country its public domain in canada but it doesnt. Buy a cheap copy of lucifer s hammer book by larry niven. Before long, the idea of a local metal club became very real. Despite the scientific community repeatedly assuring the public that a collision with earth is extremely unlikely. Jan 19, 2017 i read lucifers hammer in my late teens and have never forgotten some of its lessons.
As of now i do not intend to be on the side of the planet that it may hit assuming it s still on course and im still around. Free download or read online lucifers hammer pdf epub book. The first edition of the novel was published in 1977, and was written by larry niven. Jan 24, 2017 i just saw an article on the 20 survival lessons from lucifers hammer. Its got the format of a disaster movie like the towering inferno or airport where you meet a. The rest of which is about the aftermath, the collapse of society and the various factions that vie for power. The book was published in multiple languages including english language, consists of 629 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. Lh is a book i recommend to people who enjoy the genre, but are not new to it. After trial, get 1 audiobook and 2 audible originals each month. Apocalyptic fiction is quite popular now, but i originally read this book many years ago, when lucifer s hammer and on the beach neville shute were the rarity. I wouldnt call lucifer s hammer a great book and im a niven fan. I agree that lucifer s hammer would be a great movie.
Shop for vinyl, cds and more from lucifer s hammer at the discogs marketplace. If you enjoyed the book i recommend the audio book. I thought lucifer s hammer was in the genre of bestseller type book, rather than straight scifi. The first edition of this novel was published in 1977, and was written by larry niven. When i sat down to read it again as an adult, i hesitated. Lucifers hammer is a science fiction postapocalypse survival novel by american writers larry. Search for various keywords and images of all kinds of topics. Nov 14, 2015 provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises lucifers hammer racer x getting heavier. All rights reserved, including the right of public performance for profit. Most of the africanamerican characters sound like they. Top ten fiction books about teotwawki shtf blog modern.
As it is in the public domain at this point, it is also available for free on librivox and. The story line is a classic end of the world scenario. It would be called lucifers hammer, a weekly gathering where unique metal bands would take the stage, the. What makes the book so effective, in my opinion, is how well it switches back and forth between the bigpicture descriptions of the global impact of the comet strike and the smallscale battles of the survivors to just make it through each day with their dignity and humanity intact. Jun 05, 2014 before long, the idea of a local metal club became very real. And the public will notice soon enough, a lot in fact become quite scared. You can usually find a used copy in most used book stores. Pdf lucifers hammer book by larry niven free download 629. A classic novel in the teotwawki niche is lucifers hammer, published in 1977, by veteran science fiction writers larry niven and jerry pournelle.
Buy lucifer s hammer by niven, larry, pournelle, jerry isbn. Its a bit intimidating in terms of length, and a tad slow paced at the beginning, but i think if a person sticks to it and gets through to the actual disaster part of the book it becomes a wonderful read. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Pdf lucifers hammer book by larry niven free download. I read lucifers hammer when it first came out, and couldnt resist ordering it in audio. Lucifers hammer by larry niven, jerry pournelle, paperback. The story details a cometary impact on earth that causes the end of civilization as we know it, as well as the struggle to survive in the face of tsunamis, starvation, disease, a new ice age, and an army of cannibals in order to rebuild society. Lucifer s hammer npr coverage of lucifer s hammer by larry niven and jerry pournelle. It was nominated for the hugo award for best novel in 1978. Lucifers hammer audiobook larry niven, jerry pournelle. The decade beginning with the late 1930s is known as the golden age of comic books. Cleveland plaindealer the gigantic comet had slammed into earth, forging earthquakes a thousand times too powerful to measure on the richter scale, tidal waves thousands of feet high. I read this book in one day i had a lot of time on my hands then, and havent felt the need to pick it up since.
A page turner, so to speak, which i find rare for a book. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 629 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. Marc vietor, larry niven, jerry pournelle, audible studios. As previously stated it would be tough to get the right vibe. With i lucifer and weathercock the british author applied his. The brown is a youngster who reported his own sighting about the same time. The gigantic comet had slammed into earth, forging earthquakes a thousand times too powerful to measure on the richter scale, tidal waves thousands of feet high. How the survivors cope with dwindling supplies and how common sense and justice go straight out of the window following the fall of the hammer are both explored in depth. A page turner, so to speak, which i find rare for a book of this length. Read to the end for information about the drawing for a free prize. I was fascinated that it was set in california and the central valley. The story details a cometary impact on earth, an end to civilization, and the battle for the future. Lucifers hammer is a science fiction postapocalypse survival novel by. A comic book adaptation was published by innovation comics in 1993.
For those that have never read it, lucifer s hammer. Listen to lucifers hammer audiobook by larry niven, jerry pournelle, narrated by marc vietor. The main characters of this science fiction, fiction story are tim hamner, eileen hamner. My survival mind began in girl scouts, was shaped by science fiction like lucifers hammer and earth abides and continues at age 64 teaching my granddaughters. For those that have never read it, lucifers hammer is a classic shtf book written in 1977 and in my top 3 favorite books. Nov 04, 2011 a comet streaks toward earth at blinding speed. Tim hamner arrives at a party thrown by julia and george sutter to announce that a comet he discovered has been authenticated and named the hamnerbrown. Lucifer s hammer is a science fiction postapocalypse survival novel by american writers larry niven and jerry pournelle, first published in 1977. The chances that lucifer s hammer would strike the earth headon were one in a million. Lucifers hammer is one of the better ones but would have been even better read at the time it was written 1977. Lucifers hammer pournelle science fiction from chaos manor. Why is lucifers hammer considered such a great book.