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Revelation Space

The breath-taking space opera masterpiece
By Alastair Reynolds
Series: S.F. Masterworks
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Revelation Space by Alastair Reynolds is a gripping science fiction novel where archaeologist Dan Sylveste is on a quest to uncover the truth behind a long-dead alien civilization that met a mysterious end. As he digs deeper, a spaceship crew and a bio-enhanced killer become entwined in his journey, each driven by their own motives. The narrative weaves together space opera elements, mystery, and complex characters, delving into themes of ambition, betrayal, and cosmic mystery.
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Tomorrow's landmark SF, here now with sensational new cover designs Science Fiction on the grandest and most commercial scale: huge scope; big, exciting ideas; an unputdownable story Established Alastair Reynolds as one of Britain's most exciting new SF writers 'Gonzo cybergoth space opera: intensely compelling, darkly inmtelligent, hugely ambitious' Paul McAuley, winner of the Arthur C Clarke Award 'REVELATION SPACE heralds the arrival of a major new talent' Amazon.co.uk 'The most stunning and original alien artefact in modern science fiction' Stephen Baxter

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Nine hundred thousand years ago, something wiped out the Amarantin. For the human colonists now settling the Amarantin homeworld Resurgam, it's of little more than academic interest, even after the discovery of a long-hidden, almost perfect Amarantin city and a colossal statue of a winged Amarantin. For brilliant but ruthless scientist Dan Sylveste, it's more than merely intellectual curiosity — and he will stop at nothing to uncover the truth. Even if the truth costs him everything.

But the Amarantin were wiped out for a reason, and that danger is closer and greater than even Sylveste imagines...

Revelation Space: a huge, magnificent space opera that ranges across the known and unknown universe... towards the most terrifying of destinations.

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ISBN: 9780575083097

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 December 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 425g

Pages: 576

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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 spent 12 years working as an astrophysicist for the European Space Agency. Since 1991 he has lived in the Netherlands, near Leiden, with his wife.

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