Summary
The mind-blowing, time-warping science fiction epic that puts grand scientific ideas into a thrilling page-turning narrative.
Fresh from his latest collaboration with Terry Pratchett on the Long Earth sequence, Stephen Baxter now returns to the mysteries and challenges first hinted at in his acclaimed novel PROXIMA.
In PROXIMA, we discovered ancient alien artifacts on the planet of Per Ardua – hatches that allowed us to step across light years of space as if we were stepping i…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780575116894 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0575116897 |
| Author: | Stephen Baxter |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Gollancz |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 560 |
| Release Date: | 13 October 2015 |
| Weight: | 378g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 128mm x 38mm |
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[Stephen Baxter] is one of the few still producing massive, fastidiously textured SF epics that engage the intelligence of the reader. Ideas come thick and fast, and an exhilarating sense of wonder is guaranteed. * The Independent *Stephen Baxter is an incredibly skilled author - a successor to Arthur C Clarke and Philip K Dick who has kept me entertained for years with his clever books written around huge ideas and concepts. * Book Bag *Ultima is a tour-de-force of grand Space Opera, where an unbridled enthusiasm and super-long timelines create a tale full of wonder and cool imaginings. Whilst enjoying the travelogue, it is clear that, in the finest Clarkean tradition, the joy of discovery leads to even greater mysteries to be understood. Ultima is great fun. I loved this book, even more than the first, and I really want to read the next book as soon as possible. Definitely one of my favourites of 2014. * SFF World *this is a hard SF novel that battles bravely with big ideas. With every passing year, the oft-made remark that Baxter is Arthur C. Clarke’s heir seems more and more apt * SFX *
About The Author
Stephen Baxter
Stephen Baxter is the pre-eminent SF writer of his generation. With Terry Pratchett he has co-authored the Long Earth novels. Published around the world he has also won major awards in the UK, US, Germany, and Japan. Born in 1957 he has degrees from Cambridge and Southampton. He lives in Northumberland with his wife.
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