SPACE MOWGLI

(The Illustrated Edition)

By: Nick Gorkavyi

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins

Publisher's summary

Her name is Nikki. She is a Space Mowgli. After her parents’ death, she is stranded on a tiny asteroid, where her only friend and mentor is the computer that saved her life and became part of her body. After years of seclusion she is rescued and returned to the world of people, where she is hunted by a mysterious killer. But to kill Nikki is not an easy task. This young and fragile girl has an iron will, a sharp mind and, above it all, she knows how to make friends. True friends...

“Nikki is a genius at many things, but sometimes she is incredibly naive and rude. After a series of adventures, asteroid Mowgli enters the most prestigious school, where she finds friends, enemies and, of course, love. It is revealed that Nikki's parents were murdered, and someone very powerful is trying to finish her off. But the girl is a real devil, and so her enemies can only pray. Nick Gorkavyi's novels sparked a heated debate online, gaining both fanatical admirers and passionate critics. I “devoured” a hefty volume of "AstroNikki" in one day. I don’t remember the last time that has happened.” From the review in "Fantasy world" magazine

“This is the most scientific of all SF books that I have read.”

“Like a teenager, I got fired up by this book. By the idea that everything is still in our hands. That human abilities are by far larger, wider and deeper than we imagine. You will not believe it, but for the third day now I am fully breathing life and have completed so many tasks that I surprise even myself.”

“AstroNikki” is one of the best contemporary adolescent books I've read. If there is a 10-18 year old youngster in your entourage, do not hesitate to give him this trilogy as a gift for any occasion.”

“This is an ideal SF novel for adolescents. It combines a wealth of scientific knowledge with the thrill of adventure. The heroine has outstanding abilities... At the same time she is not a superwoman, but is quite full of life, and able to make mistakes and admit them. Over time, she is transformed by events taking place in her life. Moreover, there is a love story parallel here and it is truly magical.”

From 154 reviews on Livelib (4.29 out of 5; 1,677 global rating)

“The girl who was not taught to fear. Not taught to doubt herself. Not taught to back down before authority of adults, superiors, and men. Not taught that technology is a man's business, that she does not have the brains for science. She can do anything and dares everything, that “little devil” :) She is simply magnificent.”

“Devoured the book in one day... Harry Potter takes a back seat. For the first time in recent years I have read with such gusto... and immediately read it a second time. After finishing “AstroNikki”, my friend suffering from cancer said she would defeat the disease, if only to read the sequel.”

From 199 reviews on Fantlab (8.2 out of 10; 5,720 global rating)

“Our entire family read the novel. My daughter Anya is 8 years old. To say that we liked the book would be an understatement. We were amazed! Our cheeks burned with excitement as we took turns to read aloud. Anya commented that Nikki is strong, brave and independent. The story lifts your spirits... and gifts the reader so much good”. Natalia

“The books are simply excellent. Upon finishing “AstroNikki”, I decided to quit my job as an engineer and pursue the study of astronomy professionally.” Marat Musin, PhD in astronomy from University of Missouri

The hexalogy "AstroNikki",

Book 1: Space Mowgli
Book 2: Equation of the Future
Book 3: Martian Adventures
Book 4: Butterfly Catastrophe
Book 5: Great Inca
Book 6: Event Horizon