The Lives of Tao
"Few books begin more engagingly than The Lives of Tao, a science fiction romp which wears its principal strength -- the wit and humor of the narrative voice -- on its sleeve."  -The Huffington Post"If you want something to read on a plane or settle into over the weekend, this is the book you want to pick up. But like most great stories, there's a little more going on under the surface." -SF Signal"Note to James Patterson fans: this is how to write a sci-fi page turner." -Sci Fi Bulletin"Chu's good-natured adroitness with character development is matched by his thriller-style plotting, a fine blend of gentle humor and sharp suspense." -Barnes & Noble Review"a science fiction story that is one part spy novel, one part buddy flick, one part comic book, one part eye-opener history lesson...among many other elements. Yes, it's a lot of parts, but they blend together quite well." - Examiner“Just your usual “I’ve got an immensely wise alien in my head who wants me to become an international man of mystery” story. Which is to say, Page-turning homage to other classic SF like Hal Clement’sNeedle. Recommended.”-Steven Gould, author of the Jumper series"Filled with non-stop action and brilliant asides on the history of our species, the book is sure to thrill and amuse."- Ken Liu, Nebula Award winning author of The Paper MenagerieThis book is high-octane spy vs spy action with a sly sense of humor.  Pure pleasure from beginning to end. Highly recommended!  -Ann Vandermeer, Hugo winning editor of Weird Tales and British Fantasy Award publisher of Buzzcity Press“Tipping his hat to both science fiction novels and comic books, Chu delivers a narrative that is at times pulse-pounding, laugh-out-loud funny and thoughtful.Part James Bond, part Superman, part Orphanage. There’s something here for everyone.”- Myke Cole, author of Control Point and Fortress Frontier "Wesley Chu is my hero... he has to be the coolest science fiction writer in the world." - Lavie Tidhar, World Fantasy Award winning author of Osama and The Bookman Histories."InThe Lives of Tao, newcomer Wesley Chu delivers an action-laced sci fi thriller filled with clever ideas and witty, engaging characters.  A thoroughly enjoyable ride." -John Marco, Author of The Inhumans and The Tyrants And Kings trilogies"One partDeep Space Nine, three partsBabylon Five, and two partsChuck."-Gini Koch, author of the Alien/Katherine "Kitty" Katt series"A fast-paced, high-action SF mix of Jason Bourne meets the Hero's Journey, jam-packed with dark conspiracies, wild romance, ancient aliens, and a secret, globe-spanning war. Loved it!"-Matt Forbeck, author of Amortals and Hard Times in Dragon City“A totally original sci-fi thriller that will have you hooked from page one with both riveting action and a sly wit.  This is a story of human history, the hidden powers that have shaped it, and one man’s transformation from complete nobody to a key fighter in the war for humanity’s future.”  -Ramez Naam, H.G. Wells Award winner and author of Nexus