A clone has been the victim of a savage killing. The investigation may uncover a threat to humanity's very existence.Great North Road is a gripping space adventure from science fiction star Peter F. Hamilton, the author of The Night's Dawn trilogy. For fans of Philip K. Dick and Kim Stanley Robinson.In Newcastle, AD 2142, a clone from the powerful North family is found brutally murdered. Assigned to the case, Detective Sidney Hurst makes a startlingly discovery: the circumstances are eerily identical to a series of murders from twenty years ago on the alien world of St Libra.Angela Tramelo, the sole survivor of the previous attack, was convicted for the crime. Yet she never wavered under interrogation – claiming she alone survived an alien attack. Was she telling the truth?Investigating this alien threat becomes top priority and a vast expedition to the planet St Libra begins. Angela, begrudgingly released, accompanies them. But then the team finds themselves stranded in St Libra's dense alien rainforests. And then the bloodshed begins . . .Filled with intrigue, suspense and alien threats, Great North Road by Peter F. Hamilton is perfect for fans of Philip K. Dick and Kim Stanley Robinson.
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St Libra is a paradise for Earth's ultra-rich. That is, until the killings begin. Great North Road is a sprawling standalone novel from Peter F. Hamilton, author of The Night's Dawn trilogy.
A great big sprawling enjoyable science fiction read. Does what it says on the tin. I finally closed it with a sense of satisfaction
St Libra is a paradise for Earth's mega-rich, until the killing begins.
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781509868728
Publisert
2019-07-25
Utgiver
Vendor
Pan Books
Vekt
758 gr
Høyde
197 mm
Bredde
131 mm
Dybde
48 mm
Aldersnivå
00, G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
1104
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