Shards of Earth by Adrian Tchaikovsky Paperback Book

Description: Shards of Earth by Adrian Tchaikovsky A thrilling far-future space adventure from this Arthur C. Clarke award-winning author. If you loved Children of Time, this will be the perfect next read. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From the author of the thrilling science-fiction epic Children of Time, winner of the prestigious Arthur C. Clarke Award.One of the most interesting and accomplished writers in speculative fiction – Christopher PaoliniShards of Earth is the first high-octane instalment in the Final Architecture trilogy.The war is over.Its heroes forgotten.Until one chance discovery . . .Idris has neither aged nor slept since they remade his mind in the war. And one of humanitys heroes now scrapes by on a freelance salvage vessel, to avoid the attention of greater powers.Eighty years ago, Earth was destroyed by an alien enemy. Many escaped, but millions more died. So mankind created enhanced humans such as Idris - who could communicate mind-to-mind with our aggressors. Then these Architects simply disappeared and Idris and his kind became obsolete.Now, Idris and his crew have something strange, abandoned in space. Its clearly the work of the Architects – but are they really returning? And if so, why? Hunted by gangsters, cults and governments, Idris and his crew race across the galaxy as they search for answers. For they now possess something of incalculable value, and many would kill to obtain it. Author Biography Adrian Tchaikovsky was born in Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, and headed off to university in Reading to study psychology and zoology. For reasons unclear even to himself, he subsequently ended up in law. Adrian has since worked as a legal executive in both Reading and Leeds and now writes full time. Adrian is the author of the critically acclaimed Shadows of the Apt series, the Echoes of the Fall series and other novels, novellas and short-stories. The Tiger and the Wolf won the British Fantasy Award for Best Fantasy Novel - and Children of Time won the Arthur C. Clarke Award for Best Science Fiction Novel. This was in the awards thirtieth anniversary year. Review Praise for Adrian Tchaikovsky:Enthralling, epic, immersive and hugely intelligent – Stephen Baxter on Shards of EarthHe writes incredibly enjoyable sci-fi, full of life and ideas – Patrick NessBrilliant science fiction – James McAvoy on Children of Time Promotional The war is over. Its heroes forgotten. Until one chance discovery . . . Review Quote (previous edition) If Homer had written space opera . . . Enthralling , epic, immersive and hugely intelligent. This might be Tchaikovskys best so far, and thats saying something Review Quote Brilliant science fiction and far-out world-building Promotional "Headline" The war is over. Its heroes forgotten. Until one chance discovery . . . Details ISBN1529051908 Author Adrian Tchaikovsky Pages 576 Publisher Pan Macmillan Series The Final Architecture Year 2022 ISBN-10 1529051908 ISBN-13 9781529051902 Publication Date 2022-06-14 UK Release Date 2022-06-14 Audience Age 18 Format Paperback Imprint Tor Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2022-06-14 NZ Release Date 2022-06-14 Series Number 1 DEWEY 823.92 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134809965;

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