In Gould's entry into this lineage, Davy Rice flees an abusive alcoholic father by using his ability to transport himself physically by sheer force of will. It's that, but it's also a sophisticated novel - unusual in a first book.' - Science Fiction Chronicle on Jumper, 'Gould makes an auspicious debut with this playful and moving look at a hallowed science fiction concept: teleportation.Short fiction has earned this author a reputation in 'hard' science fiction, and he applies similar logic to teleportation.His warm, delightful and compulsively readable novel displays assured storytelling skill, 'Gould's very solid first novel has a long pedigree that reaches back to the first sf classic about a misunderstood adolescent with paranormal powers, A.E.

Gould follows the fate of a young teenage boy, whose life take a turn into the unknown when he unexpectedly teleports himself.What more could any reader want?' - Romantic Times BOOKreviews on Jumper 'I'm tempted to call this an old-fashioned book, in the best sense, a story which takes a likable, believable character and explores his interaction with a single scientific speculation. Writing with the intense edge of today's darker reality, Mr. is good enough to make this familiar territory agreeable reading, and his debut a desirable acquisition.'- Booklist on Jumper 'Gould makes an auspicious debut with this playful and moving look at a hallowed science fiction concept: teleportation.Short fiction has earned this author a reputation in 'hard' science fiction, and he applies similar logic to teleportation.His warm, delightful and compulsively readable novel displays assured storytelling skill - Publishers Weekly on Jumper 'An extraordinary first novel combining the engaging appeal of early Heinlein with a biting psychological depth worthy of the most mature author. It's that, but it's also a sophisticated novel - unusual in a first book., 'Gould's very solid first novel has a long pedigree that reaches back to the first sf classic about a misunderstood adolescent with paranormal powers, A.E. I'm tempted to call this an old-fashioned book, in the best sense, a story which takes a likable, believable character and explores his interaction with a single scientific speculation.

Jumper by Steven Gould