Eifelheim

Name: Eifelheim
Price: 15.1 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (574 reviews)
Author: Michael Flynn

by Michael Flynn

Historical Fiction Science Fiction

4.4 (574)

4.4 stars from 574 reviews. Top 94% of Historical Fiction books we track.

516 pages~8.6 hr readPublished by MacmillanPublished 2006-10-17

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Perfect for you if...

You love science fiction that takes itself seriously and rewards careful reading with intricate world-building and real historical texture.
You're drawn to stories where the wonder of first contact collides with human tragedy and impossible choices.
You appreciate novels that span centuries and weave together past and present through mystery and interconnected fates.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer straightforward plots that move quickly; this is dense, layered, and demands your full attention across 500+ pages.
You want aliens as monsters or enemies; these visitors are complex beings caught in their own crisis.
You're looking for a fast-paced thriller; this is a thoughtful exploration of faith, knowledge, and survival in the shadow of plague.

About this book

A small German town vanished centuries ago and was never resettled. Historian Tom and theoretical physicist Sharon investigate why Eifelheim should have survived by all logic, but didn't. In 1348, Father Dietrich serves as priest of Eifelheim as the Black Death approaches. An educated man, Dietrich becomes humanity's first contact with an alien race when their ship crashes in a nearby forest. The encounter unfolds during a time of wonders, shadowed by plague. The novel interweaves two timelines: the medieval village's encounter with extraterrestrial visitors and the modern investigators seeking to understand what happened. Tom, Sharon, and Father Dietrich's fates intersect across centuries in this science fiction novel that combines historical detail with speculative physics.

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Currently around #10K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Sales have softened 68% recently.

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Currently 4.4★ from 574 reviews

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