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Singularity (DeSmedt novel)

Singularity (DeSmedt novel) is a science topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Singularity (DeSmedt novel) rather than just read about it. In short: Singularity is a novel by Bill DeSmedt published by Per Aspera Press in 2004. It is DeSmedt's debut novel and explores the theory that the Tunguska event was caused by a micro black hole.

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Reference excerpt

Singularity is a novel by Bill DeSmedt published by Per Aspera Press in 2004. It is DeSmedt's debut novel and explores the theory that the Tunguska event was caused by a micro black hole.

Synopsis and publication Released in 2004, Singularity is both DeSmedt's and the publishing house's debut novel. Singularity is the first novel in the Archon Sequence series about the Tunguska event. DeSmedt's second and third novels in the series are Dualism (2014) and Triploidy (2022). On Barnes & Noble's science fiction and fantasy list, Singularity ranked fifth. On Mysterious Galaxy's bestsellers rankings, it ranked seventh.

Plot summary It is based on the theory that the Tunguska event was caused by a micro black hole. Trying to locate weapon of mass destruction, Marianna Bonaventure is an American in the United States Department of Energy's CROM (Critical Resources Oversight Mandate) who has to work together with the outstanding analyst Jonathan Knox.

Reception The Seattle Times's Nisi Shawl wrote, "DeSmedt's clear descriptions of everything from the core of a typical star to the sinister device an assassin uses to mimic a wolf's bite make it easy to follow his swiftly swooping story line". Robert Folsom praised the book in The Kansas City Star, writing, "The dialogue would be another matter; it's very scientific. But De-Smedt has managed a neat trick: Conversations are lively even though they're peppered with accurate physicist's jargon. The thriller aspect of the book helps." The San Diego Union-Tribune's Jim Hopper called the novel "a stylish technothriller". The Fayetteville Observer said the novel was "a science fiction thriller [that] will appeal to readers who enjoy Michael Crichton". Danica McKellar praised the book in an interview with the New York Post, stating, "It's my favorite science fiction thriller. It's got everything - great characters, suspense, action, romance, and you just might learn something about black holes along the way." Referring to how Earth's gravity could have sucked in a black hole, John R. Alden wrote in The Plain Dealer, "Singularity takes this bizarre possibility, adds a cast of exotic characters, whips in a blitzkrieg plot and bakes it all into a hugely entertaining near-future thriller. James Bond would have loved to star in a story such as this." In a mixed review, Publishers Weekly said, "The sexual chemistry between Marianna and Jonathan adds spice. Exotic hardware, lifestyles of the rich and notorious, double- and triple-crosses and a slightly rushed and facile conclusion all make a respectable if not outstanding first effort."

Awards The novel was awarded the "Gold Medal for Science Fiction" as part of Foreword Magazine's "Book of the Year Awards". It received the Independent Publisher Book Awards's "Ippy prize for Best Fantasy/Science Fiction novel of 2004".

About the Author Bill DeSmedt was an American author and software engineer.

References

External links Official website at the Wayback Machine (archived April 17, 2021)

Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with Singularity (DeSmedt novel)

Start with the simplest possible case. Write down what Singularity (DeSmedt novel) claims or describes in one sentence, then invent the smallest concrete situation in which that sentence is true. In science, the smallest case is usually a single object, a single equation or a single measurement. Check that every symbol or term in your sentence has a meaning in that case.

Example 2 — changing one variable

Take the situation from Example 1 and change exactly one quantity: double it, halve it, or set it to zero. Predict what should happen to Singularity (DeSmedt novel) before you calculate. Comparing your prediction with the result is the fastest way to find out whether you understand the idea or only the words.

Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about Singularity (DeSmedt novel) ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of Singularity (DeSmedt novel)

In research: Singularity (DeSmedt novel) appears in science research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Singularity (DeSmedt novel) in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Singularity (DeSmedt novel) is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics 2004 American novels, 2004 English-language novels, 2004 debut novels, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for Singularity (DeSmedt novel) outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Singularity (DeSmedt novel) in simple terms?

Singularity is a novel by Bill DeSmedt published by Per Aspera Press in 2004. It is DeSmedt's debut novel and explores the theory that the Tunguska event was caused by a micro black hole.

Why does Singularity (DeSmedt novel) matter?

Because it connects several science ideas at once: it gives you a definition you can apply, a quantity you can calculate, and a way to check whether a result is plausible.

How should I study Singularity (DeSmedt novel)?

Read the excerpt, restate it from memory, then work through the examples and applications listed on this page. The five-step study plan above takes about twenty minutes.

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