Newtons Sleep
Encyclopedia
Newtons Sleep is an original novel by Daniel O'Mahony
set in the Faction Paradox
universe. .
It is the first Faction Paradox novel to be published by Random Static, and was launched on the 12th of January 2008. Although taking place in a shared universe, it is a stand-alone work that does not require any prior knowledge of Faction Paradox. The events of Newtons Sleep occur on Earth in the 17th century. One of the central characters of the book is the historical playwright and spy Aphra Behn
.
Another protagonist is named Nate Silver.
The lack of an apostrophe in the title is intentional, and alludes to both Finnegans Wake
and the original punctuation of the William Blake
quote from which it is drawn:
Blake is objecting to the literalism of the Newtonian mindset. He would have us see multiple significances in everything.
On the 16th of January 2009, Random Static released a free e-book
edition of Newtons Sleep in pdf format.
(New Zealand science fiction and fantasy award) for Best Artwork in 2009.
Fan reviews
Daniel O'Mahony
Daniel O'Mahony is a half-British half-Irish author, born in Croydon. He is the oldest of five children, his siblings including Eoin O'Mahony of the band Hamfatter, and Madeleine O'Mahony, who has designed and made hats for Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.-Biography:O'Mahony's first professionally...
set in the Faction Paradox
Faction Paradox
Faction Paradox is a fictional time travelling cult/rebel group/organized crime syndicate, originally created by the author Lawrence Miles. The Faction's belief-system as portrayed has some similarities to voodoo, and is sometimes described as such...
universe. .
It is the first Faction Paradox novel to be published by Random Static, and was launched on the 12th of January 2008. Although taking place in a shared universe, it is a stand-alone work that does not require any prior knowledge of Faction Paradox. The events of Newtons Sleep occur on Earth in the 17th century. One of the central characters of the book is the historical playwright and spy Aphra Behn
Aphra Behn
Aphra Behn was a prolific dramatist of the English Restoration and was one of the first English professional female writers. Her writing contributed to the amatory fiction genre of British literature.-Early life:...
.
Another protagonist is named Nate Silver.
The lack of an apostrophe in the title is intentional, and alludes to both Finnegans Wake
Finnegans Wake
Finnegans Wake is a novel by Irish author James Joyce, significant for its experimental style and resulting reputation as one of the most difficult works of fiction in the English language. Written in Paris over a period of seventeen years, and published in 1939, two years before the author's...
and the original punctuation of the William Blake
William Blake
William Blake was an English poet, painter, and printmaker. Largely unrecognised during his lifetime, Blake is now considered a seminal figure in the history of both the poetry and visual arts of the Romantic Age...
quote from which it is drawn:
Blake is objecting to the literalism of the Newtonian mindset. He would have us see multiple significances in everything.
On the 16th of January 2009, Random Static released a free e-book
E-book
An electronic book is a book-length publication in digital form, consisting of text, images, or both, and produced on, published through, and readable on computers or other electronic devices. Sometimes the equivalent of a conventional printed book, e-books can also be born digital...
edition of Newtons Sleep in pdf format.
Awards
The cover art, by Emma Weakley won the Sir Julius Vogel AwardSir Julius Vogel Award
The Sir Julius Vogel Awards are awarded each year at the New Zealand National Science Fiction Convention to recognise achievement in New Zealand science fiction, fantasy, horror, and science fiction fandom...
(New Zealand science fiction and fantasy award) for Best Artwork in 2009.
External links
Fan reviews
- Newtons Sleep review at Sandstorm Reviews
- Newtons Sleep reviews at The TARDIS Library