a novel that works brilliantly as a space adventure and also reads, touchingly, almost as an atheist's reflection on why a kind of optimistic agnosticism may be a useful approach to finding contentment

SFX

A tremendously assured read, a fast-paced page-turner that delivers a well thought out story.

GUARDIAN

An utterly involving thriller, with a mystery that unfolds under steely control.

DAILY MAIL

Se alle

It's grand, involving and full of light and wonder. Poseidon's Wake is one of the best sci-fi novels of the year

Sci-Fi Now

his finest moment yet and a glorious conclusion of the trilogy. A wonderful book and best that British SF has to offer at the moment

Upcoming 4 Me

Reynolds has not only rise to the challenge, but upped the ante.

SFX

Although a long book, with so much story to fit in there is a brevity to the text which makes it an easy read which can be enjoyed as a standalone even though it satisfactorily revisits and resolves the majority of the threads from the previous novels

Geek Chocolate

Intriguing speculation about human identity and potential.

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

Possibly the best space opera I've read.

SF REVU

a well realised sci-fi universe, with plausible character

SF&F Reviews

Having completed the trilogy I now want to return to its beginning and re-read. Alastair Reynolds is one of my very favourite authors, every book is a much-anticipated event, and with<i>Poseidon's Wake</i> he shows yet again why that is. I loved every single page.

For Winter's Nights

Reynolds combines depth in characterization and dazzling hard-science applications to keep the reader turning pages.

BOOKLIST

Transhumans, talking elephants, inscrutable aliens and good old fashioned spaceship fights all contribute to a breathtaking adventure

THE SUN

A vivid universe with beautiful settings and engaging, dynamic characters ...Fans of sf will definitely want to pick up this title, especially if they also enjoy mysteries or police procedurals.

LIBRARY JOURNAL

A revelation that satisfies the demands of SF and mystery.

LOCUS

If you're looking for a cracking sci-fi mystery, pick this one up.

SF AND F REVIEWS

Incredible story telling and all plaudits are greatly deserved.

GEEK SYNDICATE

Cerebral but gripping, Elysium Fire is a must for Reynolds fans and a recommended read.

SCIFINOW

A well-paced, complex story replete with intrigue, invention and an optimism uncommon in contemporary SF

The Guardian

Featuring Inspector Dreyfus - one of Alastair Reynolds most popular characters - this is a fast paced SF crime story, combining a futuristic setting with a gripping tale of technology, revolution and revenge.One citizen died a fortnight ago. Two a week ago. Four died yesterday . . . and unless the cause can be found - and stopped - within the next four months, everyone will be dead. For the Prefects, the hunt for a silent, hidden killer is on . . .Alastair Reynolds has returned to the world of The Prefect for this stand-alone SF mystery in which no one is safe. The technological implants which connect every citizen to each other have become murder weapons, and no one knows who or what the killer is - or who the next targets will be. But their reach is spreading, and time is not on the Prefects' side.
Les mer
A brilliant new mystery from the author of THE PREFECT. Featuring Inspector Dreyfus - one of Alastair Reynolds most popular characters - this is a fast paced SF crime story, combining a futuristic setting with a gripping tale of technology, revolution and revenge.
Les mer
a novel that works brilliantly as a space adventure and also reads, touchingly, almost as an atheist's reflection on why a kind of optimistic agnosticism may be a useful approach to finding contentment
Les mer
It's rare to find a writer with sufficient nerve and stamina to write novels that are big enough to justify using words like "revelation" and "redemption". Reynolds pulls it off - PUBLISHERS WEEKLYA mastersinger of the Space Opera - THE TIMESA well-paced, complex story replete with intrigue, invention and an optimism uncommon in contemporary SF - The Guardian
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780575090613
Publisert
2018
Utgiver
Vendor
Gollancz
Vekt
300 gr
Høyde
196 mm
Bredde
128 mm
Dybde
30 mm
Aldersnivå
00, G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
432

Forfatter

Biographical note

Alastair Reynolds was born in Barry, South Wales, in 1966. He studied at Newcastle and St Andrews Universities and has a Ph.D. in astronomy. He stopped working as an astrophysicist for the European Space Agency to become a full-time writer. REVELATION SPACE, PUSHING ICE and HOUSE OF SUNS were shortlisted for the ARTHUR C. CLARKE AWARD; REVELATION SPACE, ABSOLUTION GAP, DIAMOND DOGS and CENTURY RAIN were shortlisted for the BRITISH SCIENCE FICTION AWARD and CHASM CITY won the BRITISH SCIENCE FICTION AWARD.

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