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On the Steel Breeze

By Alastair Reynolds
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On the Steel Breeze by Alastair Reynolds, a sequel to Blue Remembered Earth, is a vivid space exploration story set in the 23rd century. It follows several generations of the Akinya family as they navigate a massive, human-led colonisation effort across the galaxy. Packed with advanced technology, generational challenges, and intricate plot lines, it weaves together themes of identity and ambition in a future shaped by human and artificial intelligence collaboration.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy epic space operas brimming with richly detailed worlds and complex, multi-generational narratives. If you're fascinated by themes of AI, deep-space exploration, and the intertwining of personal and political intrigue, this story offers a thrilling and immersive experience that blends hard science fiction with expansive storytelling.

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On the Steel Breeze

A thousand years in the future, mankind's influence expands into the universe. Alastair Reynolds' epic vision of our journey into deep space will redefine Space Opera.

A thousand years in the future, mankind's influence expands into the universe. Alastair Reynolds' epic vision of our journey into deep space will redefine Space Opera.

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On the Steel Breeze introduces us to Chiku Yellow, who is earthbound, living a peaceful life on a changing world as humanity explores a thousand new ways to experience life.

Chiku Red, on the other hand, is space-bound, sent into the depths of space to investigate Eunice Akinya's last journey and perhaps uncover the final secrets of space travel.

Meanwhile, Chiku Green is planet-bound, journeying thousands of lightyears to the planet Crucible, a new home for humankind. Crucible is a habitable planet, home to an intriguing alien labyrinth.

All three are Chiku Akinya. All three are pivotal to our future in space. All three are in danger...

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On the Steel Breeze by Alastair Reynolds is praised for its ambitious storytelling and compelling themes of revelation and redemption. Reviewers commend Reynolds for his ability to craft a narrative that is both vast in scope and rich in character development, showcasing his talent and nerve as a writer in the Sci-Fi & Fantasy genre.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780575090477

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 October 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 420g

Pages: 528

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Alastair Reynolds Fiction General Fiction Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction

About the Author

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 and PUSHING ICE 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.

You can learn more by visiting www.alastairreynolds.com.

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