Artifact

Name: Artifact
Price: 2.99 USD
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Rating: 4.1 (194 reviews)
Author: Gregory Benford

by Gregory Benford

Thriller Science Fiction

4.1 (194)

4.1 stars from 194 reviews

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Last checked: Jun 11, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love hard science fiction that takes physics seriously but wraps it in a thriller's breakneck pacing.
You want archaeologists and scientists as protagonists, not just action heroes stumbling through plot.
You're after that sweet spot between Michael Crichton's grounded speculative stakes and Bond film espionage.

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You prefer intimate character studies or slow-burn literary explorations over plot-driven adventures.
You want soft magic systems or fantasy worldbuilding instead of physics-based science fiction.
You're looking for a resolved ending without loose threads or moral ambiguity.

About this book

An archaeologist unearths a mysterious ancient object in Greece that could destroy the world. A small cube of black rock has been discovered in a 3,500-year-old Mycenaean tomb. Its age, purpose, and origins remain unknown, making it an incomprehensible object in an impossible place. The discovery has triggered global intrigue, theft, and espionage, pushing nations toward war. Scientists are baffled by the object's substance, and it contains something that does not belong on Earth. The cube represents both mankind's greatest discovery and worst nightmare—an enigma without equal in recorded history. Evidence suggests it may have already destroyed another world. Ours could be next.

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Currently on sale at $2.99 — 80% off peak. Price has dropped 32 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 68 days. Typically stays discounted for 411 days.

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Currently around #230K in the Kindle store — a niche title. Sales have softened 22% recently.

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Currently 4.1★ from 194 reviews

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