From Darkest Skies
Book 1
$38.54
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
13 February 2018
Summary
After a five year sabbatical following the tragic death of his wife and fellow agent Alysha, Keon Rause returns to the distant colony world of Magenta to resume service with the Magentan Intelligence Service. With him he brings an artificial recreation of his wife’s personality, a simulacrum built from every digital trace she left behind. She has been constructed with one purpose - to discover the truth behind her own death - but Keon’s relationship with her has grown into something more, som…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781473214767 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1473214769 |
| Author: | Sam Peters |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Gollancz |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 13 February 2018 |
| Weight: | 250g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 132mm x 23mm |
| Series: | From Darkest Skies |
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Critics Review
crime noir in the style of Blade Runner.
A first class SF thriller. Even though Peters wrapped up the case, I still wanted to know more about the universe of Magenta. * Peter F. Hamilton *
Not only a gripping SF crime thriller but a moving investigation into the limitations and capabilities of artificial intelligence. * GUARDIAN *
A masterly piece of writing and plotting that manages to merge classy space-opera with a police procedural as twisty as a Christie * Joanne Harris *
Immersive SF, full of world-building detail, with a twisted love story at its heart. * Financial Times *
Interesting and powerful * SFX *
It’s easy to see why FROM DARKEST SKIES has already been optioned for TV, what with its cinematic action and fast-paced plot, but the real strength lies in the humanity of its characters. * SciFiNow *
Peters’ convincing
world-building and a tense plot mean
that this is a debut destined to make
waves.
It reminded me… of Peter F Hamilton’s work… I thoroughly enjoyed it and with two more sequels due, it’s a solid and promising start. * FANTASY BOOK REVIEW *
Fast and fluid, compelling and above all thoroughly enjoyable. * SF BOOK *
Crime noir in the style of Blade Runner. * THE BOOK BAG *
A perfect example of what I like to read * THE BOOK BUNDLE *
Peters has created a masterpiece here with his eloquent writing and fascinating characters. * RED HEADED BOOK LOVER *
All the rigour of a tightly plotted classic crime story with all the technicolour thrills of SF at its most gaudy. Wonderful. * LOVE READING *
About The Author
Sam Peters
Sam Peters is a mathematician, part-time gentle-person adventurer and occasional screenwriter who has seen faces glaze over at the words ‘science fiction’ once too often. Inspirations include Dennis Potter, Mary Doria Russell, Lynda La Plante, Neal Stephenson, and Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure. Has more hopes than regrets, more cats than children, watches a lot of violent contact sport and is an unrepentant closet goth.
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