The Infinite State by Richard Swan - ISBN: 9781399627740
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Escape a totalitarian empire to build a new world, if they let you.
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The Infinite State

The dystopian science fiction epic from the bestselling author of GRAVE EMPIRE

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  • Paperback

    416 pages

  • Release Date

    28 July 2026

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Summary

‘Prescient, dark, and ultimately hopeful’ PIERCE BROWN

‘Excellent’ PETER F. HAMILTON

‘A menacing experience’ FONDA LEE

‘Science fiction at its finest’ SUNYI DEAN

In this brand-new blistering science fiction epic, Sunday Times bestselling author Richard Swan presents a thrilling tale of survival and an eviscerating examination of totalitarianism.

WHO GIVES YOU LIFE? PATER AE…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781399627740
ISBN-10:1399627740
Author:Richard Swan
Publisher:Orion Publishing Co
Imprint:Gollancz
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:416
Release Date:28 July 2026
Dimensions:234mm x 153mm
Series:Decurion Saga
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Critics Review

Prescient, dark, and ultimately hopeful, The Infinite State mauled my heart and kept me reading well into the winnowing hours of the night * Pierce Brown, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of RED RISING *The Infinite State is the kind of future that’s so horrific you hope in your heart it will never exist. But Richard Swan has made it believable * Peter F. Hamilton, New York Times bestselling author of EXODUS: THE ARCHIMEDES ENGINE *A menacing experience in a despicable galactic empire. I had a great time * Fonda Lee, author of THE LAST CONTRACT OF ISAKO and the GREEN BONE SAGA *The Infinite State is science fiction at its finest, doing what sci-fi does best: showing us how to build a better future. This book is a reflection of our times, and for our times * Sunyi Dean, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE BOOK EATERS *A thrilling vision of resistance to dystopian fascism in the intergalactic future, with an exactly perfect portion of sentient murder gorillas * J. T. Greathouse, author of THE TOWER OF THE TYRANT *This was excellent. Richard’s writing is scalpel-sharp, and the future he envisions is so starkly relevant one hopes it isn’t right around the corner. If you’re looking for smart, sophisticated science fiction to fill the Iain Banks-shaped hole in your soul, this is it * Nicholas Eames, author of KINGS OF THE WYLD *Absorbing and thought-provoking. Quintessential Richard Swan * Scott Drakeford, author of the AGE OF IRE series *A compelling and original science fiction novel that shines a light into the darkness of space and the human spirit * David Goodman, award-winning author of A RELUCTANT SPY *Riveting and utterly addictive. Sci-fi that demands and commands your attention from grim start to epic finish * FanFiAddict *

About The Author

Richard Swan

Richard Swan is a Sunday Times bestselling genre writer. He is known for his Empire of the Wolf and Great Silence trilogies, as well as the upcoming Decurion Saga. He has also written fiction for Black Library and Grimdark Magazine. His work has been translated into nine languages. Richard is a qualified lawyer, and before writing full time spent ten years litigating multimillion pound commercial disputes in London. He currently lives in Sydney with his wife and three young sons.

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