Beyond the Hallowed Sky

Name: Beyond the Hallowed Sky
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780356514796
Price: 26.0 NZD
Availability: InStock

Book One of the Lightspeed Trilogy

By Ken MacLeod

Series: Lightspeed trilogy

0.0 (0 reviews)

3.81

( 1,835 ratings, 168 reviews)

Summary

Beyond the Hallowed Sky by Ken MacLeod is a gripping sci-fi novel set in a future divided by two powerful blocs jockeying for technological supremacy. A student stumbles upon a groundbreaking scientific theory that could change the world, setting off a chain of events involving political intrigue, complex alliances, and humanity's quest for survival in a universe full of possibilities. It's a tale of discovery, innovation, and the profound implications such advancements hold for society.
Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

$26⁰⁰

Elsewhere:

~~$27⁹⁹~~

AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 3-4 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Beyond the Hallowed Sky

$26⁰⁰

Elsewhere:

~~$27⁹⁹~~

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you're drawn to thought-provoking science fiction that explores the intersection of technology, politics, and human nature. It weaves a compelling narrative set in a future world on the brink of discovering transformative secrets, offering a rich tapestry of intrigue and speculation. Fans of sociopolitical themes tied with technological advancement will find this a captivating read.

Beyond the Hallowed Sky

Science fiction legend Ken MacLeod begins a new space opera trilogy by imagining humankind on the precipice of discovery - the invention of faster-than-light travel unlocks a universe of new possibilities, and new dangers

Description

An exceptional blend of international politics, hard science, and first contact — Michael Mammay, author of the Planetside series

MacLeod's best book to date — SFX

Science fiction legend Ken MacLeod begins a new space opera trilogy by imagining humankind on the precipice of discovery—the invention of faster-than-light travel unlocks a universe of new possibilities, and new dangers.

When a brilliant scientist gets a letter from herself about faster-than-light travel, she doesn't know what to believe. The equations work, but her paper is discredited—and soon the criticism is more than scientific. Exiled by the establishment, she gets an offer to build her starship from an unlikely source. But in the heights of Venus and on a planet of another star, a secret is already being uncovered that will shake humanity to its foundations.

Discover this ground-breaking new space opera from multi-award winning author Ken MacLeod.

Praise for Ken MacLeod:

If you like science fiction, you will love this... a rollicking good read — Scotsman

MacLeod is up there with Banks and Hamilton as one of the British sci-fi authors you absolutely have to read — SFX

Prose as sleek and fast as the technology it describes... watch this man go global — Peter F. Hamilton on Star Fraction

Ken MacLeod has an enviable track record of extrapolating from current trends to produce mind-bending novels of ideas — Guardian

Also by Ken MacLeod:

Lightspeed

Beyond the Hallowed Sky

Fall Revolution

The Star Fraction

The Stone Canal

The Cassini Division

The Sky Road

Engines of Light

Cosmonaut Keep

Dark Light

Engine City

Corporation Wars Trilogy

Dissidence

Insurgence

Emergence

Novels

The Human Front

Newton's Wake

Learning the World

The Execution Channel

The Restoration Game

Intrusion

Descent

Series: Lightspeed trilogy

View all

Beyond the Hallowed Sky

By Ken MacLeod

Paperback

$26⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$27⁹⁹~~

Available
Ships in 3-4 weeks
Beyond the Reach of Earth

By Ken MacLeod

Paperback

Sold Out
Beyond the Light Horizon

By Ken MacLeod

Paperback

$27⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$29⁹⁹~~

Available
Ships in 3-4 weeks

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Beyond the Hallowed Sky by Ken MacLeod is praised for its exceptional mix of international politics, hard science, and first contact themes. Critics note MacLeod's standing alongside other notable British sci-fi authors like Banks and Hamilton. The author is celebrated for his intelligence and ability to tackle big issues in an engaging manner, offering a thrilling reading experience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780356514796

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 November 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 368

Collections

Fiction General Fiction Ken MacLeod Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction Series: Lightspeed trilogy Space Operas

About the Author

Ken MacLeod was born on the Isle of Lewis and now lives in Gourock, Scotland. He has a postgraduate degree in biomechanics and worked for some years in IT. Since 1997 he has been a full-time writer. He is the author of seventeen novels, from The Star Fraction (1995) to The Corporation Wars (2018), and many articles and short stories. He has won three BSFA awards and three Prometheus Awards, and been short-listed for the Clarke and Hugo Awards.

He was a Writer in Residence at the ESRC Genomics Policy and Research Forum at Edinburgh University, and Writer in Residence for the MA Creative Writing course at Edinburgh Napier University.

Ken MacLeod's blog is The Early Days of a Better Nation

http://kenmacleod.blogspot.com

His twitter feed is @amendlocke

Also by Ken MacLeod

View all

Beyond the Reach of Earth

By Ken MacLeod

Paperback

Sold Out
Beyond the Light Horizon

By Ken MacLeod

Paperback

$27⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$29⁹⁹~~

Available
Ships in 3-4 weeks