From Publishers Weekly
In the tradition of grand-scale SF sagas that explore the potential of human evolution, this densely plotted and intensely thought-provoking opener for Hamilton's Void trilogy takes place roughly 1,000 years after the events of 2006's Judas Unchained. Humankind in the 34th century has effectively conquered mortality, but many humans are still searching for existential transcendence, and a growing number believe the answer can be found inside the Void at the galactic center. Once thought to be an enormous black hole, the Void, which supposedly contains an entire micro-universe inside an impenetrable event horizon, slowly devours stars to sustain itself. If left unchecked, it will eventually consume the entire galaxy. When the technologically augmented telepath Inigo begins experiencing revelatory dreams, his shared visions ignite a mass pilgrimage to the Void, which some believe will trigger the apocalypse. Readers can expect big ideas and big story lines as well as big cliffhangers at the novel's conclusion. (Apr.)
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Review
Praise for Peter F. Hamilton
Judas Unchained
An interstellar suspense thriller . . . sweeping in scope and emotional range.
San Antonio Express-News
Bristles with the energy of golden age SF, but the style and characterizations are polished and modern.
SF Site
Richly satisfying . . . wonderfully imagined.
Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Youre in for quite a ride.
The Santa Fe New Mexican_
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Pandoras Star
Should be high on everyones reading list . . . You wont be able to put it down.
Nancy Pearl, National Public Radio
An imaginative and stunning tale of the perfect future threatened . . . a book of epic proportions not unlike Frank Herberts Dune or Isaac Asimovs 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
Complex and engaging.
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