The Abyss Beyond Dreams: Chronicle of the Fallers 1
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Publisher Description
Set in the Commonwealth universe, The Abyss Beyond Dreams is the first volume of a prequel to the Void Trilogy.
"The work of an author at the top of his game." Science Fiction and Fantasy World
When images of a lost civilisation are 'dreamed' by a self-proclaimed prophet of the age, Nigel Sheldon, inventor of wormhole technology and creator of the Commonwealth society is suspicious. Especially as the dreams seem to be coming from the Void - an area of living space monitored and controlled because of its hugely destructive capabilities. With it being the greatest threat to the known universe, Nigel is determined to find out if human life really does exist beyond its boundaries and if so, what the hell they're doing there.
But when he crash lands on a planet beyond the Void he didn't even know existed he finds so much more than he imagined. Bienvenido, a world populated from the survivors of Commonwealth colony ships which disappeared over three thousand years' ago. Since then they've been fighting an ever-increasingly desperate battle against a space-born predator invading their landscape. The Fallers looks innocuous to begin with and their lure is enticing to any that stray within their path - but they are by far the greatest threat to the continuance of humanity on this planet.
But Nigel soon realises that the Fallers also hold the key to something he'd never hoped to find - the destruction of the Void itself. If only he can survive long enough to work out how to use it ...
PRAISE FOR THE ABYSS BEYOND DREAMS
"Incredibly robust and exciting and rousing, sharing flavors of Jack Vance, John Wright, China Mieville, Orson Scott Card, and A. E. van Vogt . . . Hamilton's deployment of lots of grand super-science is utterly deft and convincing." Locus
"Engrossing . . . The characters, always Hamilton's strength, remain as distinctive as ever. Kirkus Reviews
"Everything one wants in sf great characters, mind bending stuff, adventure, politics, romance, revolution . . . just superb." Fantasy Book Critic
The story of the Commonwealth Universe continues with:
Night Without Stars: Chronicle of the Fallers 2
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Science fiction author Peter Hamilton deftly balances heady explorations of concepts like interstellar travel, molecular modification and reversal of the aging process with compelling characters and vivid suspense. He continues his bestselling Commonwealth space opera with this bold introduction to a new storyline that sees human explorers infiltrating the Void—where the laws of magic prevail—and waging battle with vicious alien beings. The Abyss Beyond Dreams is a good place to enter Hamilton’s rich universe, and it’s sure to enthrall longtime fans too.
Customer Reviews
Captivating read
I have read most Peter F Hamilton books and this is him at his finest! Can't wait to read the next book in the two part series later this month!
Loved it!
More fun twists in this exciting universe. Highly recommend if you like any of the other Commonwealth books.
Perfect
I was truly looking forward to the arrival of this book. I also rationed my reading when I could, to saviour the adventure as much as possible. It didn't disappoint me in the slightest. My only worry is now I have to wait until next book is released.
Peter F. Hamilton has never let me down and continues to take me into his wonderfully crafted universes and characters. If you've enjoyed his previous books, you'll enjoy this one too.