Location: New Zealand
Member Since: Dec. 18, 2010
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Nicholas Sheffield


Biography

Nicholas Sheffield grew up in Hamilton, New Zealand. He obtained a Bachelor of Management Studies from the University of Waikato, and has a long history of work in the Information Systems sector. He and his wife Simone have six children.

Double Dragon published his first work, Overlanders, in 2004. The novel revolves around a group of friends whose utopian existence is put at risk when they’re thrust into the archaic and dangerous cities of the overlands.

Sheffield’s writings are generally set in, or around, the Earth, and employ a plausible use of technology. Therefore many of the popular science fiction themes, such as time travel and alternative dimensions, never appear in his works.

The concepts that form the spine of each story are often as important as the main narrative. They’re not always held up to the spotlight, but tend to be woven quietly into the background.

Books

Xanadu Collision    by Nicholas Sheffield
Price: $0.99 USD. 9640 words. Published on September 12, 2011. Fiction.
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Sierra is charged with managing the closure of a cryogenics center - a place where dead people are suspended in the hope that a future civilization will revive them. Only Sierra is part of that future civilization, and technology hasn't progressed enough. She goes about her grim task with impassiveness until she stumbles across an intriguing file, and makes the fatal mistake of reading it.
Animus Robot    by Nicholas Sheffield
Price: $0.99 USD. 15020 words. Published on August 20, 2011. Fiction.
(5.00 from 4 reviews)
They copied Lewis Bregman's brain slice by microscopic slice, capturing every cell and every electrical connection that made up his consciousness. Then they reassembled it in an android's head, creating a perfect emulation. This new version of Lewis has now been activated. But has it really come to life? Does it have the vital spark of a conscious mind? Only the android knows the answer.
Oort: Visitation on Ice    by Nicholas Sheffield
Price: $0.99 USD. 6550 words. Published on July 24, 2011. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
The Jacobite comet is coming back after a two hundred year absence. Riding on it should be an antiquated probe. The device was deployed on the comet's last pass, so just like the comet it hasn't been seen for two hundred years. The probe was meant to begin transmitting when it entered the solar system. No signal came. Now two astronauts are going out to intercept the comet and find out why.
Scotch'n the Night    by Nicholas Sheffield
You set the price! 530 words. Published on July 2, 2011. Fiction.
Short, humerous poem. Four Scots look up at the night sky and contemplate life and the universe.
Chucking Monkey    by Nicholas Sheffield
Price: $0.99 USD. 3900 words. Published on July 1, 2011. Fiction.
(4.00 from 1 review)
The new launcher has been a revelation with its ability to get equipment into orbit at an economical price. But can it be used to launch humans? There's only one way to find out... fire up a chimpanzee and hope for the best.
Blowing the Dust off Mars    by Nicholas Sheffield
Price: $0.99 USD. 8910 words. Published on June 22, 2011. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
Two astronauts are sent out to recover samples from a stranded exploration rig on Mars. One of those samples - a new metal element - could have a huge impact on power generation back on Earth. But it soon becomes apparent that someone doesn't want them to take it back.
The Raven's Trophy    by Nicholas Sheffield
Price: $0.99 USD. 4410 words. Published on June 10, 2011. Fiction.
Rhys is very familiar with the capabilities of synthetic eyes. When he sees a distressed aircraft heading for disaster he has a golden opportunity to make use of them.
Synergy City    by Nicholas Sheffield
Price: $2.99 USD. 17830 words. Published on June 7, 2011. Nonfiction.
This paper outlines the manciple engineering design of a futuristic city, but with technology that’s available now. It focuses on design and layout rather than scientific advancement.
Starblind and Nebulous    by Nicholas Sheffield
Price: $3.99 USD. 46690 words. Published on June 7, 2011. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
Science fiction short story collection. Explores subjects including gynoids, mind replacement, and planetary discoveries (see long description).
Flat White Storms    by Nicholas Sheffield
Price: $5.99 USD. 125320 words. Published on June 6, 2011. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
The crew of the shuttle Thjasse-Volund are forced to dock at an orbiting shipyard for repairs. Only they have no idea it's more than chance that brings about the encounter. They're about to become unwitting participants in a bizarrely veiled battle.

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