Customer Reviews

Solid science and thoroughly enjoyable - By: N. Barron, 28 Oct 2008
Phil Plait once again manages to convey a hefty dose of solid scientific knowledgein an entertaining & real page-turner fashion. Covering pretty much every sci-fi end-of-the-world threat from outer space he educates & entertains with stories of supernovae, black holes, gamma bursts & the like.

Along with the scientific explanations there is a common thread of pragmatic risk appraisal without the usual sensationalism. Even the benefits of many of the risks are discussed, such as the generation of heavier elements by supernovae.

Death from the Skies is both enjoyable & educational, & you are unlikely to be disappointed.