Fallen Dragon

Name: Fallen Dragon
Brand: Pan Macmillan
SKU: 9781529059236
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By Peter F. Hamilton

4.08

( 14,842 ratings, 497 reviews)

Summary

Fallen Dragon by Peter F. Hamilton is a science fiction novel that follows the story of Lawrence Newton, a soldier working for a powerful interstellar corporation. As he participates in corporate raids on far-flung planets to extract wealth, his disillusionment grows. The story intertwines themes of greed, the morality of corporate dominance, and the quest for personal redemption amidst a backdrop of futuristic warfare.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of epic space adventures with a rich, intricate plot. It delves into the complexities of corporate greed and rebellion, set in a future world where personal and planetary struggles intertwine. The narrative offers intense action alongside thought-provoking themes of morality and power.

Fallen Dragon

Lured by rumours of fabulous wealth, sergeant Lawrence Newton launches a campaign to track down the Temple of the Fallen Dragon – but will he get more than he bargained for? Fallen Dragon is a thrilling standalone space adventure from bestselling author Peter F. Hamilton.

Lured by rumours of fabulous wealth, sergeant Lawrence Newton launches a campaign to track down the Temple of the Fallen Dragon - but will he get more than he bargained for?

Description

Lawrence Newton always dreamed of adventure amongst the stars. Now the ultimate prize is within his grasp, but what will he risk to get it?

Lawrence is the sergeant of a washed-out platoon, taking part in the bungled invasion of yet another human colony world. The giant corporations call such campaigns 'asset realisation', but in practice it's simple piracy.

When he's on the ground, being shot at and firebombed by resistance forces, he recalls stories of the Temple of the Fallen Dragon. Its priests supposedly guard a treasure hoard large enough to buy lifelong happiness. So Lawrence decides to mount a dangerous private-enterprise operation of his own.

Fallen Dragon is a classic standalone novel by science fiction star Peter F. Hamilton.

'The owner of the most powerful imagination in science fiction' - Ken Follett

'Hamilton handles massive ideas with enviable ease' - Guardian

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Fallen Dragon by Peter F. Hamilton is praised for its engaging storytelling and thrilling pace, with The Times noting its contribution to British science fiction. Publishers Weekly highlights it as one of Hamilton's best works, making it an excellent entry point for new readers and a compelling read for existing fans. SFBook commends its complexity and independence from Hamilton's previous works, while John Scalzi acknowledges Hamilton as a “modern master of science fiction.”

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529059236

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pan Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 50.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 552g

Pages: 816

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Fiction General Fiction Peter F. Hamilton Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction

About the Author

Peter F. Hamilton was born in Rutland in 1960 and now lives in Somerset. He began writing in 1987, and sold his first short story to Fear magazine in 1988. He has written many bestselling novels, including the Greg Mandel series, the Night's Dawn trilogy, the Commonwealth Saga, the Void trilogy, the Chronicle of the Fallers series, the Salvation Sequence, short story collections and several standalone novels including Fallen Dragon and Great North Road.