Jupiter War
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4.5 • 41 Ratings
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- £5.99
Publisher Description
In the cold reaches of space, are they sowing the seeds of battle?
Alan Saul is now part human and part machine, and our solar system isn't big enough to hold him. He craves the stars, but can't leave yet. His sister Var is trapped on Mars, on the wrong side of a rebellion. And Saul's human side won't let her die. He must leave Argus Station to stage a dangerous rescue – but mutiny is brewing on board.
Serene Galahad is the earth’s latest dictator, with its full powers at her disposal – and she’ll do anything to prevent Saul from escaping her grasp. So she musters new warships, ready to unleash a terrifying display of interstellar violence. The previous ship sent to end Saul failed, and is now limping back to earth. One survivor is Clay Ruger, who is holding to ransom humanity’s greatest asset – seeds to rebuild a dying Earth. He’ll give them up if Galahad gives up her life. But will Galahad pay the price, to ensure humanity’s future?
Jupiter War is the final book in the Owner trilogy by Neal Asher.
‘This dizzying and unusually thoughtful space opera . . . The result is a challenging, extremely satisfying read' – Publishers Weekly
‘Expertly ratchets up the narrative tension and excitement with high-tech mayhem and technological razzle-dazzle' – Kirkus Reviews
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
This dizzying and unusually thoughtful space opera, which concludes the trilogy begun in The Departure and Zero Point, shows the tyrannical forces of Earth trying to stop a lone genius from fleeing the solar system. Serene Galahad, Earth's psychotic dictator, is willing to kill most of the "human scum" and genetically alter the rest in order to mend the damage of overpopulation. Alan Saul has been mechanically augmented until he is much more than human, and he now questions whether preserving the humans aboard his stolen space station is worth the bother. These two very clever opponents, armed with mind-stretching super technology, feint and parry as they struggle for supremacy. Mordant commentary interspersed throughout the action reminds readers to observe how the different definitions of "humanity" influence the conflict and the question of who if anyone is in the right. The result is a challenging, extremely satisfying read.
Customer Reviews
Excellent finale to another classic tale.
Others will provide I'm sure excellent descriptions of this book so I offer only advice to the readers of this review. If you have never read any of Neal Asher's work before, this trilogy is as good a place as any to start but start with the first one. It is possible to read this story on its own as all his tales stand in their own right, but placing it in the context of the other two books is a more rewarding experience.
If you have read any of his work before The Owner trilogy will not disappoint, and Jupiter War is as much a page turner as it's predecessors.
Simply excellent
Compelling read, once started impossible to put down. Science Fiction as it should be.