New Releases by Peter F. Hamilton

The epic conclusion of the Archimedes Engine duology by legendary author Peter F. Hamilton. Set in the universe of EXODUS, a new sci-fi action-adventure RPG coming soon from Archetype Entertainment. For millennia, the Crown Dominion has been at relative peace, with the Celestials in control and the human population little better than serfs. But now the Crown Dominion is facing a crisis of epic proportions—one that could change the balance of power in the Centauri Cluster forever—as an exiled faction that has been waiting for seven thousand years beyond the Helium Sea has returned to claim their vengeance. For Finn and his human allies, who have ended up at the center of this conflict either through circumstance or manipulation, this is an unprecedented opportunity. If they can band together, they may be able to outwit the Celestials and finally earn their fellow humans a place of independence and power in the Crown Dominion. But first they must locate and master ancient artifacts of immense power that could give them a needed edge in the conflict ahead. And all while ducking the forces that are determined to knock them off the board for good.

La saga la plus célèbre du grand maître du space opera ! Depuis la rupture dans le réel, l''humanité tout entière est en péril. Les esprits des morts prennent possession des corps des vivants, se regroupant en puissants consortiums menés par de grandes figures de l''histoire. Les Forces spatiales luttent désespérément pour endiguer la menace, mais sans succès. Joshua Calvert est alors envoyé à la recherche du docteur Alkad Mzu, en quête de l''Alchimiste, l''arme apocalyptique qui pourrait renvoyer les morts au néant. Si Mzu ne s''en sert pas d''abord pour assouvir sa propre vengeance... Mais Joshua n''est pas le seul sur ses traces : l''ensemble des services secrets de la galaxie et les possédés eux-mêmes sont prêts à tout pour mettre la main sur une telle arme, pour laquelle ils ont leurs propres projets... « L''imagination la plus puissante de la science-fiction. » Ken Follett « Hamilton relance la SF britannique à une vitesse interstellaire. » The Times « Une oeuvre d''art, un chef-d''oeuvre peut-être. » SFReviews.com

La lutte pour reprendre le contrôle du Daedalus et faire demi-tour vers le nouveau monde promis aux humains a commencé. Les yis, des aliens cachés à bord de l''arche stellaire pour y régner derrière l''avatar mensonger de la Capitaine Électrique, envahissent l''habitat humain à la recherche de Hazel, la Fille de la Capitaine, et sa petite bande de rebelles. Après avoir repoussé un assaut sanglant des yis contre son village natal, Hazel conduit ses proches vers l''arrière de l''arche où ils espèrent trouver un refuge plus sûr. Là-bas, elle compte également sur l''aide des IA de la section de propulsion pour lui fournir l''antimatière dont elle a besoin afin de construire une arme capable d''éliminer les reines-cerveaux yis abritées dans la mer centrale. Placer un tel engin est un risque de taille et Hazel est fortement tentée de céder aux promesses de paix des yis, qui garantissent un partage équitable du nouveau monde. Mais comment peut-on se fier aux reines-cerveaux, qui depuis cinq cents ans se sont livrées à des crimes monstrueux, tout en se montrant maîtresses suprêmes de la supercherie ? « L''imagination la plus puissante de la science-fiction. » Ken Follett « Hamilton relance la SF britannique à une vitesse interstellaire. » The Times « J''attends la suite avec impatience. » SFF World

La saga la plus célèbre du grand maître du space opera ! La rupture dans le réel a ébranlé la galaxie tout entière. Sur la planète Lalonde, une porte a été ouverte vers l''au-delà, et les morts de toute l''humanité envahissent le monde pour prendre possession des corps des vivants. Édénistes comme Adamistes sont impuissants devant ces êtres invulnérables armés de pouvoirs surhumains, capables de se transformer et de guérir de leurs blessures. Autrefois considérés comme des mythes, véritables cauchemars ayant pris forme humaine, les possédés rôdent depuis des millions d''années dans l''ombre de l''histoire. Nul ne sait comment les affronter, car leur souvenir remonte à l''aube des temps, et l''antique race d''extraterrestres qui leur a autrefois donné ce nom sinistre s''est éteinte depuis bien longtemps... « L''imagination la plus puissante de la science-fiction. » Ken Follett « Hamilton relance la SF britannique à une vitesse interstellaire. » The Times

Explore EXODUS, a new sci-fi action-adventure RPG coming soon from Archetype Entertainment featured in this epic novel from legendary author Peter F. Hamilton. Forty thousand years ago, humanity fled a dying Earth. Traveling in massive arkships, these brave pioneers spread out across the galaxy to find a new home. After traveling thousands of light-years, one fleet of arkships arrived at Centauri, a dense cluster of stars with a vast array of potentially habitable planets. The survivors of Earth signaled to the remaining arkships that humanity had finally found its new home among the stars. Thousands of years later, the Centauri Cluster has flourished. The original settlers have evolved into advanced beings known as Celestials and divided themselves into powerful Dominions. One of the most influential is that of the Crown Celestials, an alliance of five great houses that controls vast areas of Centauri. As arkships continue to arrive, the remaining humans and their descendants must fight for survival against overwhelming odds or be forced into serving the Crown Dominion. Among those yearning for a better life is Finn, for whom Earth is not a memory but merely a footnote from humanity’s ancient history. Born on one of the Crown Dominion worlds, Finn has known nothing but the repressive rule of the Celestials, though he dreams of the possibility of boundless space beyond his home. When another arkship from Earth, previously thought lost, unexpectedly arrives, Finn sees his chance to embrace a greater destiny and become a Traveler—one of a group of brave heroes dedicated to ensuring humanity’s future by journeying into the vast unknown of distant space.

La spedizione esplorativa inviata dal Commonwealth Intersolare sta per giungere a destinazione: il suo obiettivo è indagare sulla misteriosa scomparsa della Coppia di Dyson, due sistemi stellari inglobati in una barriera che nessuno è in grado di spiegare. C''è chi sostiene che la barriera sia stata costruita a scopo difensivo, altri temono che qualcuno l''abbia messa lì per isolare una pericolosa minaccia. Quel che è certo è che nessuno sa che l''umanità sta per scoperchiare il vaso di Pandora

Píše se rok 3326. Nigela Sheldona, jednoho ze zakladatelů Společenství, navštíví Raielové, samozvaní strážci hranic Prázdnoty. Prázdnota, záhadná entita v jádru galaxie, ohrožuje existenci všeho živého. Raielové přesvědčí Nigela, aby se pokusil proniknout dovnitř. Nigel je nejspíš jediným z lidí, který jejich troufalý a šílený plán dokáže uskutečnit. V nitru Prázdnoty Nigel zjistí, že fyzikální zákony fungují jinak a lidé vládnou mentálními schopnostmi nerozeznatelnými od magie. A také, že lidé nejsou jedinými formami života, které Prázdnota pohltila. Zůstali uvězněni uvnitř a svadí boj s mimozemským druhem inteligentních a nemilosrdných zabijáků. Tak řečení Padlí dokážou vytvářet nanobiologické mimikry, stávají se tak nerozeznatelnými od lidí. Nemilosrdné útoky Padlých pokračují, lidské společenství ztrácí svou křehkou rovnováhu a propadá se do revoluce. Čas se krátí a Nigel musí rozluštit záhady Prázdnoty dříve, než ho zabijí právě ti lidé, které se snaží zachránit.

The first volume in the Chronicles of the Fallers, The Abyss Beyond Dreams by Peter F. Hamilton is an exceptional novel exploring the mystery at the heart of the Commonwealth Universe.To save their civilization, he must destroy it.When a so-called prophet sees visions of a lost civilization, Nigel Sheldon is asked to investigate. Especially as these dreams seem to be coming from the Void - a mysterious area of space with hugely destructive capabilities. Then Nigel crash-lands inside the Void, and finds so much more than he expected. Bienvenido: a planet populated by survivors from long-vanished Commonwealth ships.For centuries their decedents have been fighting a desperate battle against the Fallers, space-born predators that have evolved to conquer worlds. And Nigel soon realizes that the Fallers hold the key to the destruction of the Void itself. If he can survive long enough to find it . . .''Huge cast, enormous canvas, big ideas - mega in every way'' - Daily MailContinue the adventure with the second in the duology, Night Without Stars.

All the best in humanity rises to meet a powerful alien threat in the sequel to Salvation—part of an all-new trilogy from “the owner of the most powerful imagination in science fiction” (Ken Follett). The comparative utopia of twenty-third-century Earth is about to go dreadfully awry when a seemingly benign alien race is abruptly revealed to be one of the worst threats humanity has ever faced. Driven by an intense religious extremism, the Olyix are determined to bring everyone to their version of God as they see it. But they may have met their match in humanity, who are not about to go gently into that good night or spend the rest of their days cowering in hiding. As human ingenuity and determination rise to the challenge, collective humanity has only one goal—to wipe this apparently undefeatable enemy from the face of creation. Even if it means playing a ridiculously long game indeed. But in a chaotic universe, it is hard to plan for every eventuality, and it is always darkest before the dawn.

Salvation is the first title in a stunning science fiction trilogy, The Salvation Sequence, by Peter F. Hamilton. Know your enemy - or be defeated AD 2204 An alien shipwreck is discovered on a planet at the very limits of human expansion - so Security Director Feriton Kayne selects a team to investigate. The ship''s sinister cargo not only raises bewildering questions, but could also foreshadow humanity''s extinction. It will be up to the team to bring back answers, and the consequences of this voyage will change everything. Back on Earth, we can now make deserts bloom and extend lifespans indefinitely, so humanity seems invulnerable. We therefore welcomed the Olyix to Earth when they contacted us. They needed fuel for their pilgrimage across the galaxy - and in exchange they helped us advance our technology. But were the Olyix a blessing or a curse? THE FAR FUTURE Many lightyears from Earth, Dellian and his clan of genetically-engineered soldiers are raised with one goal. They must confront and destroy their ancient adversary. The enemy caused mankind to flee across the galaxy and they hunt us still. If they aren''t stopped, we will be wiped out - and we''re running out of time.

Humanity’s complex relationship with technology spirals out of control in this first book of an all-new series from “the owner of the most powerful imagination in science fiction” (Ken Follett). “How far ‘space opera’ has come! The Old Masters of sci-fi would admire the scope and sweep of Salvation.”—The Wall Street Journal In the year 2204, humanity is expanding into the wider galaxy in leaps and bounds. Cutting-edge technology of linked jump gates has rendered most forms of transportation—including starships—virtually obsolete. Every place on Earth, every distant planet humankind has settled, is now merely a step away from any other. All seems wonderful—until a crashed alien spaceship of unknown origin is found on a newly located world eighty-nine light-years from Earth, carrying a cargo as strange as it is horrifying. To assess the potential of the threat, a high-powered team is dispatched to investigate. But one of them may not be all they seem. . . . Bursting with tension and big ideas, Peter F. Hamilton’s Salvation is the first book of an all-new series that highlights the inventiveness of an author at the top of his game. Praise for Salvation “[A] vast, intricate sci-fi showstopper . . . The journey grips just as hard as the reveal.”—Daily Mail (U.K.) “Exciting, wildly imaginative and quite possibly Hamilton’s best book to date.”—SFX “Dynamic, multifaceted characters, strong mind-expanding concepts, and impressive flair for language [make Salvation a] rare celestial event. . . . One of Britain’s bestselling sci-fi authors has launched an addictive new book as the initial stage of what is sure to be an intriguing new series called the Salvation Sequence.”—SyFyWire “Peter Hamilton just keeps getting better and better with each book, more assured and more craftsmanly adroit, and more inventive. [Salvation is] a bravura performance from start to finish. . . . Hamilton is juggling chainsaws while simultaneously doing needlepoint over a shark tank. It’s a virtuoso treat, and I for one can hardly wait for Salvation Lost.”—Paul Di Filippo, Locus “Peter F. Hamilton is known as one of the world’s greatest sci-fi writers for a reason. . . . Salvation is well worth the effort and a great introduction to some good old-fashioned space opera.”—Fantasy Book Review

Der Abschluss des Armageddon-Zyklus: Der Feldzug gegen die Besessenen wird zu einer furchtbaren Schlacht, wie sie die Menschheit seit sechshundert Jahren nicht mehr erlebt hat. Und Joshua Calvert und Syrinx brechen mit ihrem Raumschiff zu einer letzten Mission auf. Sie wollen den Schlafenden Gott finden, von dem die Legende kündet, er wäre der Schlüssel zum Sieg über die Besessenen ...

Invaders are coming. War seems inevitable. Can it be stopped? A Voyage Through Air is the stunning sequel to The Hunting of the Princes and the conclusion to the Queen of Dreams trilogy, from award-winning author Peter F. Hamilton. War is coming. Every leader of every realm has sided with the War Emperor and pledged to fight the Karrak invaders. That is, apart from Taggie, the teenage Queen of Dreams-to-be. Aided by an unusual band of allies, including a Karrak Lord, an elf and a feisty skyfolk captain, Taggie knows that the only way to stop the war is to find the long-lost gateway between our universe and the dark universe: the home of the Karrak people. But where do you begin to look for something that was deliberately hidden? And just how much is Taggie willing to lose in her desperate quest for peace?

Following the astonishing The Abyss Beyond Dreams, Night Without Stars is the epic second and final part to Peter F. Hamilton''s Chronicle of the Fallers.The planet Bienvenido is in crisis. It has finally escaped the Void, emerging into regular space. But it''s millions of light-years from Commonwealth assistance, and humans are battling the Fallers for control of their world. This rapacious adversary, evolved to destroy all sentient life, has infiltrated every level of human society - hijacking unwilling bodies so its citizens fear their leaders, friends and family.A mysterious figure known as the Warrior Angel leads a desperate resistance. She''s helped by forbidden Commonwealth technology, which gives her a crucial edge. But the government obstructs the Angel''s efforts at every turn, blinded by prejudice and technophobia. As Fallers also prepare to attack from the skies, she might need to incite rebellion to fight this invasion. But the odds seem impossible.Then astronaut Ry Evine uncovers one last hope. On a mission against the enemy, his spacecraft damages an unidentified vessel. This crash-lands on the planet carrying unexpected cargo: a baby. This extraordinary Commonwealth child possesses knowledge that could save them all. But if the Fallers catch her, the people of Bienvenido will not survive.

Pour sauver leur civilisation, il doit la détruire... Alarmé par la menace représentée par le Vide au centre de notre galaxie, Nigel Sheldon, créateur de la société du Commonwealth, part en expédition vers cette mystérieuse région de l’espace. Or, en atterrissant sur la planète Bienvenido au sein du Vide, Nigel va découvrir bien plus que ce qu’il venait chercher. Un monde peuplé des descendants des survivants de vaisseaux colons ayant quitté le Commonwealth des siècles plus tôt y affronte un terrible ennemi : les « Fallers », des prédateurs spatiaux artificiellement modifiés qui utilisent la télépathie et la métamorphose pour appâter leurs victimes. Très vite, cependant, Nigel fait une autre découverte : ces créatures pourraient bien détenir la clé de la destruction du Vide lui-même. Il existe donc une chance de salut... si Nigel vit assez longtemps pour accomplir sa mission. « Hamilton relance la SF britannique à une vitesse interstellaire. » The Times

Endlich kehrt Peter F. Hamilton zu seinem beliebtesten Universum zurück. Auf diesen Band, Teil des »Commonwealth«-Zyklus und zugleich idealer Einstieg für Neuleser, haben die Fans seit Jahren gewartet: Was liegt hinter der Leere, der gefährlichsten Anomalie der Galaxis, die niemand zuvor durchquert hat? Die Leere ist ein gewaltiges, machtvolles Gebilde, mysteriöser und gefährlicher als alles im Universum. Als ein selbsternannter Prophet von dort Traumbilder empfängt, die auf eine bevorstehende Katastophe hindeuten, wird Nigel Sheldon beauftragt, zur Leere zu reisen. Er soll alles über den Ursprung der Träume herausfinden und die letzte Grenze überschreiten. Und was er entdeckt, wird über das Schicksal aller Zivilisationen entscheiden ...

Bestselling science fiction master Peter F. Hamilton delivers the first of a two-book saga set in his popular Commonwealth universe. Distinguished by deft plotting, a teeming cast of characters, dazzling scientific speculation, and imagination that brings the truly alien to life, The Abyss Beyond Dreams reveals Hamilton as a storyteller of astonishing ingenuity and power. The year is 3326. Nigel Sheldon, one of the founders of the Commonwealth, receives a visit from the Raiel—self-appointed guardians of the Void, the enigmatic construct at the core of the galaxy that threatens the existence of all that lives. The Raiel convince Nigel to participate in a desperate scheme to infiltrate the Void. Once inside, Nigel discovers that humans are not the only life-forms to have been sucked into the Void, where the laws of physics are subtly different and mental powers indistinguishable from magic are commonplace. The humans trapped there are afflicted by an alien species of biological mimics—the Fallers—that are intelligent but merciless killers. Yet these same aliens may hold the key to destroying the threat of the Void forever—if Nigel can uncover their secrets. As the Fallers’ relentless attacks continue, and the fragile human society splinters into civil war, Nigel must uncover the secrets of the Fallers—before he is killed by the very people he has come to save. Praise for The Abyss Beyond Dreams “The work of an author at the top of his game.”—Science Fiction and Fantasy World “Incredibly robust and exciting and rousing, sharing flavors of Jack Vance, John Wright, China Miéville, Orson Scott Card, and A. E. van Vogt . . . Hamilton’s deployment of lots of grand super-science is utterly deft and convincing.”—Locus “Solidy engrossing fare . . . 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 “Hamilton does a particular kind of planetary politics and space opera very well, and this is a perfect example of it. . . . [The Abyss Beyond Dreams is] a satisfying and well-oiled story, with potential for more epic adventure to come.”—Booklist

Earning comparisons to such sci-fi/fantasy greats as Frank Herbert, Isaac Asimov, and George R. R. Martin, Peter F. Hamilton is a one-of-a-kind voice in space opera. His interstellar adventures are hugely ambitious, wildly entertaining, and philosophically stimulating. Now Hamilton’s centuries-spanning Commonwealth Saga—the linked novels Pandora’s Star and Judas Unchained—is available in one epic eBook bundle. Contains a thrilling preview of Peter F. Hamilton’s upcoming novel, The Abyss Beyond Dreams, set in the same universe as the Commonwealth Saga. PANDORA’S STAR JUDAS UNCHAINED 2380. The Intersolar Commonwealth, a sphere of stars, contains more than six hundred worlds interconnected by a web of transport “tunnels” known as wormholes. At the farthest edge of the Commonwealth, astronomer Dudley Bose observes the impossible: over one thousand light-years away, a star . . . disappears. Since the location is too distant to reach by wormhole, the Second Chance, a faster-than-light starship commanded by Wilson Kime, a five-times-rejuvenated ex-NASA pilot, is dispatched to learn what has occurred and whether it represents a threat. Opposed to the mission are the Guardians of Selfhood. Shortly after the journey begins, Kime wonders if the crew of the Second Chance has been infiltrated. But soon enough he will have other worries. Halfway across the galaxy, something truly incredible is waiting: a deadly discovery whose unleashing will threaten to destroy the Commonwealth . . . and humanity itself. Praise for the Commonwealth Saga Pandora’s Star “Should be high on everyone’s reading list . . . You won’t be able to put it down.”—Nancy Pearl, NPR “An imaginative and stunning tale of the perfect future threatened . . . a book of epic proportions not unlike Frank Herbert’s Dune or Isaac Asimov’s Foundation trilogy.”—SFRevu “Recommended . . . A large cast of characters, each with his own story, brings depth and variety to this far-future saga.”—Library Journal Judas Unchained “An interstellar suspense thriller . . . sweeping in scope and emotional range.”—San Antonio Express-News “Hamilton tackles SF the way George R. R. Martin is tackling fantasy. . . . There’s a sense of wonder here that’s truly unchained.”—SF Reviews “Richly satisfying . . . wonderfully imagined . . . Hamilton adroitly leaps from the struggles of one engaging, quirky character to another.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

In dieser neuen Sammlung stellt Peter F. Hamilton auf eindrucksvolle Weise sein großes erzählerisches Talent unter Beweis. Ganz gleich, ob es um die ewige Jugend geht, um einen Mord in einem alternativen, viktorianischen Oxford oder um ein brandneues Abenteuer aus dem Intersolaren Commonwealth: In Die Dämonenfalle läuft Hamilton zur absoluten Höchstform auf und beweist einmal mehr, warum er zu den größten SF-Autoren der Gegenwart zählt.

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY PUBLISHERS WEEKLY New York Times bestselling author Peter F. Hamilton’s riveting new thriller combines the nail-biting suspense of a serial-killer investigation with clear-eyed scientific and social extrapolation to create a future that seems not merely plausible but inevitable. A century from now, thanks to a technology allowing instantaneous travel across light-years, humanity has solved its energy shortages, cleaned up the environment, and created far-flung colony worlds. The keys to this empire belong to the powerful North family—composed of successive generations of clones. Yet these clones are not identical. For one thing, genetic errors have crept in with each generation. For another, the original three clone “brothers” have gone their separate ways, and the branches of the family are now friendly rivals more than allies. Or maybe not so friendly. At least that’s what the murder of a North clone in the English city of Newcastle suggests to Detective Sidney Hurst. Sid is a solid investigator who’d like nothing better than to hand off this hot potato of a case. The way he figures it, whether he solves the crime or not, he’ll make enough enemies to ruin his career. Yet Sid’s case is about to take an unexpected turn: because the circumstances of the murder bear an uncanny resemblance to a killing that took place years ago on the planet St. Libra, where a North clone and his entire household were slaughtered in cold blood. The convicted slayer, Angela Tramelo, has always claimed her innocence. And now it seems she may have been right. Because only the St. Libra killer could have committed the Newcastle crime. Problem is, Angela also claims that the murderer was an alien monster. Now Sid must navigate through a Byzantine minefield of competing interests within the police department and the world’s political and economic elite . . . all the while hunting down a brutal killer poised to strike again. And on St. Libra, Angela, newly released from prison, joins a mission to hunt down the elusive alien, only to learn that the line between hunter and hunted is a thin one. BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from Peter F. Hamilton’s The Abyss Beyond Dreams. Praise for Great North Road “A mesmerizing page-turner.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) “A gripping saga that blends wilderness survival, police procedural, political and social intrigue, and dynastic sf into a mammoth tale featuring believable characters and exceptionally skilled storytelling.”—Library Journal (starred review) “A perfect introduction to [Hamilton’s] gifts for character design, dialogue, and sheer, big-idea-driven storytelling.”—Booklist (starred review) “Compelling and original . . . an awesome novel [with] plenty of action.”—SFRevu “One very compelling and entertaining science fiction novel.”—SF Site “Simply brilliant . . . an astonishing achievement.”—Tor.com

A major collection of short fiction from Peter F. Hamilton, New York Times bestselling author of Pandora’s Star, The Dreaming Void, and many other epic science fiction novels—including a brand-new novella starring detective Paula Myo Fans of the Commonwealth Saga will enjoy the return of Paula Myo, the genetically engineered police investigator whose single-minded pursuit of justice runs up against a postwar citizenry eager to forget old crimes. In the all-new novella “Manhattan in Reverse,” Paula is dispatched to the backwoods planet of Menard after a docile, supposedly nonintelligent alien species attacks peaceful human settlers. Menard may have to be evacuated—something the planet’s corporate owners and human populace are prepared to resist . . . perhaps with targeted aggression. Violence hits closer to home in “The Demon Trap” in which Paula’s investigation of a gruesome act of terrorism leads into unexpected political, technological, and philosophical waters, threatening the course of human evolution. Time travel has never been so tricky—or so deadly—as it is in “If at First . . .,” in which Metropolitan Police detective David Lanson finds himself matching wits with a sociopath who might very well be from the future . . . or, at least, a future. “Blessed by an Angel” is set in the Commonwealth Universe of the Void trilogy and features an alien visitor who offers the local human population a chance at paradise. But one species’ paradise may be another’s hell. Three other thrilling pieces round out the collection—and showcase Peter F. Hamilton’s ability to weave scientific speculation into very human storytelling.

Julia Evans, milliardaire et directrice de la compagnie Event Horizon, fer de lance de la conquête spatiale, est dans le pétrin. Avec son mari disparu et des concurrents qui affirment avoir acquis une technologie révolutionnaire, Julia remarque à peine la livraison anonyme d''une fleur. Celle-ci possède pourtant dies gènes de millions d''années en avance sur l''ADN terrestre. Un homme serait capable d''élucider ce mystère : Greg Mandel. Mais au cours de son enquête, les morts s''accumulent. L''avenir de l''humanité est en train de se jouer sur cette fleur qui commence à éclore...

La bataille pour la survie du Commonwealth atteint son paroxysme. Les savants humains travaillent sans relâche pour développer une arme capable de stopper l''invasion des Primiens Mais, quand une deuxième vague d''assaut déferle contre des dizaines de planètes humaines, on découvre avec stupeur que ces adversaires implacables ont eux aussi fait d''énormes progrès en matière de destruction... Le Commonwealth vit peut-être ses dernières heures, tandis que Niger Sheldon, Paula Myo et le général Ozzie Isaacs entament une course contre la montre pour sauver l''espèce humaine, quitte à renoncer aux principes de toute une civilisation...

Au XXIe siècle, le monde commence à sortir des années noires du réchauffement climatique grâce aux technologies développées par la compagnie Event Horizon, sous la direction de Julia Evans. Cependant, même une jeune et belle milliardaire a parfois besoin des services d''un homme tel que Greg Mandel, ancien soldat d''élite de la brigade Mindstar. Il doit élucider le meurtre atroce d''Edward Kitchener, un éminent spécialiste en physique quantique. Nombreux sont ceux qui auraient payé cher pour faire cesser ses travaux, mais le rituel de l''assassinat ne cadre pas avec un simple contrat de tueur. Avec l''aide de ses aptitudes psi, Mandel se lance sur des pistes aussi insolites que les théories de la victime...

Hunderte von Jahren hat ein geheimnisvolles Wesen die Menschheit heimlich manipuliert. Nun hat es einen Krieg angezettelt, der in der Zerstörung der bewohnten Systeme gipfeln soll. Der Feind: eine grässliche fremde Spezies, der Dutzende von Welten in die Hände fallen. Die Navy wehrt sich mit kriegsentscheidenden Superwaffen, muss jedoch feststellen, dass die gegnerische Flotte ebenso gut bewaffnet ist. Wie der Gegner an diese Waffen gelangt ist, bleibt ein Rätsel. Wurde das streng geheime Verteidigungsprojekt von den Agenten unterwandert? Oder ist die Wahrheit sogar noch schlimmer? Fortsetzung der erfolgreichen Commonwealth-Saga von Peter F. Hamilton

Der Konflikt der Menschheit mit den Primes, einer kriegerischen Spezies, spitzt sich zu ... Das Commonwealth steckt eine Niederlage nach der anderen ein ┤ Steckt hinter alledem ein geheimnisvolles Wesen namens Starflyer? Oder gibt es Verräter im System? Abschluss der erfolgreichen Commonwealth-Saga von Peter F. Hamilton