Fallen Dragon
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4.5 • 92 Ratings
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- £6.99
Publisher Description
Lawrence Newton always dreamed of adventure amongst the stars. Now the ultimate prize is within his grasp. But what will he risk to get it? Fallen Dragon is a classic standalone novel by science fiction star Peter F. Hamilton. For fans of Iain M. Banks and Alastair Reynolds.
‘The owner of the most powerful imagination in science fiction’ – Ken Follett, author of The Pillars of the Earth
Lawrence is the sergeant of a washed-out platoon, taking part in the bungled invasion of yet another human colony world. The giant corporations call such campaigns ‘asset realization’. In practice, it’s simple piracy.
When he’s on the ground, being shot at and firebombed by resistance forces, he recalls stories of the Temple of the Fallen Dragon. Its priests supposedly guard a treasure hoard large enough to buy lifelong happiness. So Lawrence decides to mount a dangerous private-enterprise operation of his own.
‘Hamilton handles massive ideas with enviable ease’ – Guardian
Customer Reviews
Brilliant!
Wasn't sure about this one at first, but got absolutely hooked in no time at all. Masterful storytelling, with cleverly imagined technology that never gets in the way of the characters. Cracking adventure that you just don't want to end. Get writing Hamilton, we demand more!
A story for the ages
I read this the first time and I liked it but didn’t fully appreciate it or the ideas. Just recently finished reading it after a second time and it’s an amazing stories, so many ideas. Character growth and gold old sci~fi magic! Loved it so much I highly recommend it it’s a great stand alone novel which has it all.
What a read!!
I really enjoyed this story, great characters and what an ending!!