Waking Gods

Sylvain Neuvel

Apr 2017 · The Themis Files Book 2 · Sold by Del Rey

About this eBook

In the gripping sequel to Sleeping Giants, Sylvain Neuvel’s innovative series about human-alien contact takes another giant step forward.

“Sleeping Giants may have debuted his thrilling saga, but Waking Gods proves that Neuvel’s scope is more daring than readers could have imagined.”—Paste

As a child, Rose Franklin made an astonishing discovery: a giant metallic hand, buried deep within the earth. As an adult, she’s dedicated her brilliant scientific career to solving the mystery that began that fateful day: Why was a titanic robot of unknown origin buried in pieces around the world? Years of investigation have produced intriguing answers—and even more perplexing questions. But the truth is closer than ever before when a second robot, more massive than the first, materializes and lashes out with deadly force.

Now humankind faces a nightmare invasion scenario made real, as more colossal machines touch down across the globe. But Rose and her team at the Earth Defense Corps refuse to surrender. They can turn the tide if they can unlock the last secrets of an advanced alien technology. The greatest weapon humanity wields is knowledge in a do-or-die battle to inherit the Earth . . . and maybe even the stars.

Praise for Waking Gods

“Kick-ass, one-on-one robot action combines with mind-bending scientific and philosophical speculation. Series science-fiction fans will enjoy this follow-up filled with unexpected revelations and a surprise finale.”—Booklist

“Pure, unadulterated literary escapism featuring giant killer robots and the looming end of mankind. In a word: unputdownable.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“Sheer escapist fun.”—Shelf Awareness

Don’t miss any of The Themis Files by Sylvain Neuvel:
SLEEPING GIANTS | WAKING GODS | ONLY HUMAN

Ratings and reviews

Some cool stuff in this book: giant alien robot battles, contemplations on lifes' purpose and existence, and semi memorable characters. But mostly just passable, sometimes reads like a draft. Check it out for yourself if you love sci-fi.

The long time gap between books was too long. It took time for the characters names to register and difficult to remember everything they have done in the first. Other then that solid read 2nd book in the series is usually the weakest. Looking forward to what the author has in store for the 3rd.

Much different than the first book. This one is way to corny for my taste. It was a struggle to finish it but I dont like wasting money, even when it means wasting time apparently. I wish I could get that time back.

About the author

Sylvain Neuvel is the author of Sleeping Giants and Waking Gods. He is a linguist and translator based in Montreal. He is at work on an R2-D2 replica and his next novel.