The Ark

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When a geneticist goes missing aboard a generation ship, it's up to sports star-turned detective Bryan Benson to solve the mystery before landfall Humankind has escaped a dying Earth and set out to find a new home among the stars aboard an immense generation spaceship, affectionately named the Ark. Bryan Benson is the Ark's greatest living sports hero, enjoying retirement working as a detective in Avalon, his home module. The hours are good, the work is easy, and the perks can't be beat. But when a crew member goes missing, Benson is thrust into the center of an ever-expanding web of deception, secrets, and violence that overturns everything he knows about living on the Ark and threatens everyone aboard. As the last remnants of humanity hurtle towards their salvation, Benson finds himself in a desperate race to unravel the conspiracy before a madman turns mankind's home into its tomb.

Reviews

There is so much good stuff wrapped insideThe Ark:a locked-room murder mystery, bare-knuckle action, and the kind of hard-boiledscience fiction that will make your brain pop. Climb aboard.
Adam Rakunas, author ofWindswept

The stakes are high is this thrilling debut.
Kirkus Reviews

Fast paced murder mystery andscience fiction thriller, thatkept me guessinguntil the very end.
Books in Brogan

Deftly plotted,The Arkis an excellent work of science fiction. I eagerly awaitTridents Forge, the next novel in the series.
Mutt Cafe

A murder on a spaceship is the ultimate locked-room mystery, and debut author Tomlinson has a lot of fun dragging his detective all over the ship as he investigates who killed Laraby.
Library Journal

This book is fresh, new,clever.I loved everything about this book,it ambushed me with amazing prose, and compelling characters.I read it in one sitting.I cannot remember when a book was this captivating, this enthralling. More Mr. Tomlinson,please.
Book Drunkard

The generations of isolation in the controlled society of the Ark have left them in a setting that makes this novel different.I also enjoyed the twists that were alluded to in this book that will bring some interesting turns in the anticipated future installments in this series. I give this novel a 4.4 out of 5.
Johns Notes

This book has a bit of everything. Science fiction, mystery, and thrills along with some action thrown in as well. A very interesting read thatkept me turning the pages up to the very end.
Word Gurgle

The story was compelling and I definitely will be eagerly awaiting the next novel,Tridents Forge. 5*
Brians Book Blog

This is the story I wish I had written. Generation ship. Detective story. Tomlinson takes such discordant elements and weaves them into a fascinating story: a Manet painting, advanced probes, exoplanet imaging, and more. There are echoes of Robert SawyersRed Planet Blueshere and Im hoping that this is the start of a new subgenre: detectives in space!
J. Daniel Batt

A solid read and one that I had fun reading. I really cant wait to see how future outings develop.
Falcata Times

Is it worth the read If youre looking for a fusion of excellent hard sci-fi and action thriller, with a soupcon of mystery, then yes, absolutely. Im already looking forward to seeing what the next book in the series has in store.
SF & F Reviews

The Arkblends two of my favorite genres science fiction and mystery. There are plenty of twists and turns that keep readings guessing. Mystery and sci-fi fans alike will enjoy this exciting novel.
Sci-Fi Chick

Stunning world building, a plot that keeps you guessing and some totally old school in a new world case solving.Sci-fi at its best, a great read.
Random Redheaded Ramblings

"The Arkfeels like a real place, complete with high and low society, political problems, and even a unique sport. The details felt logical and cohesive. This was a fun read and a damn solid first book.
Sarah Celiann

Oh my goodness, I SO enjoyed this book! Its got so many of the elements I look for in a good crossgenrea nifty mystery with the ultimate locked room (cant get any more locked room than a spaceship racing towards humanitys hope of a new home), a man who loves his job as a detective (largely because its really, really easy), a dark scenario and yet some light humor and a potential end to our species.
Buried Under Books

The Arkis an extremely fast page turner, to both unspool the mystery, and immerse oneself in the main character and his plight.
Skiffy & Fanty

Stunning world building, a plot that keeps you guessing and some totally old school in a new world case solving. This is a great start to the series as the ending does leave you wanting more.Sci-fi at its best, a great read.
Heather Duff

I really enjoyed this book. I was entertained; I was interested and involved. And I really look forward to following these people as their journeycontinues.
Looking for a Good Book

The writing is excellent, the pace superb and its one of those books that feels like a quick read until you look out the window and see the sun rise, realising youve been reading for several hours.
TheBritish Fantasy Society

The Arkand Patrick S. Tomlinson certainly deserve more recognition and I strongly urge you to become their nextsupporter.
Team Tyngas Reviews

"I was instantly hooked."
Horror Delve

Tomlinson manages to deliver a fun, thrilling story that combines an exciting police thriller with thoughtful science fiction.
The Mad Professah Reviews

A classic sci-fi novel.
Deep Ground

Author Bio

Patrick S. Tomlinson is the son of an ex-hippie psychologist and an ex-cowboy electrician. He lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with a menagerie of houseplants in varying levels of health, a Ford Mustang, and a Triumph motorcycle bought specifically to embarrass and infuriate Harley riders. When not writing sci-fi and fantasy novels and short stories, Patrick is busy developing his other passion for performing stand-up comedy. You can find Patrick online at his website-www.patrickstomlinson.com, on Twitter@stealthygeekand onFacebook.