Pyramid Scheme, Eric Flint
Pyramid Scheme, Eric Flint
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Pyramid Scheme

Author: Eric Flint, Dave Freer

Series: Pyramid #1

Narrator: Ryan Burke

Unabridged: 12 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 01/31/2020

Synopsis

An alien pyramid has appeared on Earth, squatting in the middle of Chicago. It is growing, destroying the city as it does and nothing seems able to stop it, not even the might of the US military. Somehow, the alien device is snatching people and for unknown reasons transporting them into worlds of mythology. Dr. Lukacs is one of the victims. Granted, he's an expert on mythology. But myths are not something he'd thought to encounter personally. Or wanted to! Sure, he has a couple of tough paratroopers along with him, as well as a blonde Amazon biologist and a very capable maintenance mechanic. Unfortunately, modern weapons don't work, and the Greek gods are out to kill the heroes.

Well, yes, they've got Medea and Arachne and the Sphinx on their side (both Sphinxes, actually the Greek version as well as the Egyptian). And at least some of the Egyptian gods seem friendly.

But that can be a very mixed blessing, to say the least. Oh, and whatever you don't mention dwarf-tossing.

Contains mature themes.

About Eric Flint

Eric Flint was a bestselling American author and editor celebrated for his influential contributions to science fiction and alternate history. He is best known as the creator of the Ring of Fire series, which begins with 1632, a landmark novel that reimagines a modern American town transported to seventeenth-century Europe. The series became a cornerstone of the genre, praised for its blend of rigorous historical detail, political realism, and expansive world-building.

Flint's writing frequently explored themes of social change, technology, and collective action, often emphasizing how ordinary people shape history under extraordinary circumstances. In addition to his novels, he was a longtime editor at Baen Books, where he championed innovative storytelling and supported emerging voices in speculative fiction. His collaborative projects and open-universe approach helped redefine how shared-world series could evolve.

Known for his clear, energetic prose and idea-driven narratives, Eric Flint's work translates especially well to audiobook format, where the scope and momentum of his stories shine. His legacy endures through a vast body of work that continues to engage listeners who enjoy intellectually stimulating, history-rich speculative fiction.

Reviews

Goodreads review by YouKneeK on August 22, 2015

This is one of the more bizarre books I’ve read in a while. I would classify it as science fiction, but most of the story really reads more like fantasy, with a very heavy dose of mythology. At the beginning of the story an alien, pyramid-shaped object lands on Earth. Some people who get within a ce......more

Goodreads review by Anna on May 08, 2012

It's a simple premise, and the alien aspect is really more of an excuse to drop a bunch of modern day folks into the middle of some ancient myths. Odysseus, Medea, Arachne, Isis, Osiris... their stories make appearances and are often altered by the interference of the Americans. Flint and Freer clea......more

Goodreads review by Douglas on June 15, 2020

Note: I listened to an audio book which isn't listed on Goodreads.com so I'm placing my review here. Note 2: I don't really feel like this book can be spoiled so I outline, briefly, the story. In other words, continue at your own risk. This is an okay action adventure. The characters are shallow ster......more

Goodreads review by Ralph on June 14, 2009

Read as an e-book. A free download from \\www.baen.com/library Baen Free Library.......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on July 08, 2018

Very funny read, really enjoyed this book. I found it as entertaining and daft as a Terry Pratchett novel - in a good way. Loved the ending it was just perfect!......more

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