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Far from the Light of Heaven

A triumphant return to science fiction from the Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author
By Tade Thompson
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Far from the Light of Heaven by Tade Thompson is a thrilling sci-fi exploration set aboard a starship where a chilling mystery unfolds. When a new captain aboard the vessel encounters a crew member's death, the investigation dives deep into a futuristic world of intrigue and danger. As the story unravels, themes of trust, identity, and survival emerge in a richly crafted universe.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by gripping sci-fi narratives that seamlessly blend a murder mystery with interstellar adventure. Set aboard a stranded spaceship, it explores themes of isolation, survival, and conspiracy amidst a richly detailed futuristic backdrop, sure to captivate fans of immersive world-building and suspenseful storytelling.

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Arthur C. Clarke Award winner Tade Thompson makes a triumphant return to science fiction with this unforgettable vision of humanity's future among the stars. A stunning new space opera from the author of Rosewater.

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‘Gripping and skilfully told, with an economy and freshness of approach that is all Tade Thompson's own. The setting is interstellar, but it feels as real, immediate and lethal as today's headlines’ — Alastair Reynolds

Arthur C. Clarke Award winner Tade Thompson makes a triumphant return to science fiction with this unforgettable vision of humanity's future in the chilling emptiness of space.

The colony ship Ragtime docks in the Lagos system, having travelled light years from home to bring one thousand sleeping souls to safety among the stars.

Some of the sleepers, however, will never wake - and a profound and sinister mystery unfolds aboard the gigantic vessel. Its skeleton crew are forced to make decisions that will have repercussions for all of humanity's settlements - from the scheming politicians of Lagos station, to the colony planet of Bloodroot, to other far flung systems and indeed Earth itself.

‘A gripping space opera with characters fighting for their lives aboard a dying starship. I enjoyed it so much and can't wait to see what Thompson does next’ — Martha Wells, author of the Murderbot Diaries

‘Simultaneously brutally grounded and wildly imaginative’ — Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of Children of Time

‘Perfectly balances inspired universe building with both high-octane action and emotional depth’ — Big Issue

‘Readers looking for a smart sci-fi mystery should snap this up’ — Publishers Weekly

‘First-rate space opera from one of the genre's most exciting voices’ — Gareth L. Powell

‘Tade Thompson is a writer of enormous heart and talent. Just brilliant’ — Dave Hutchinson

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Far from the Light of Heaven is praised for its gripping narrative and skilful storytelling, with a unique approach by Tade Thompson. The novel blends a smart sci-fi mystery with a vividly imagined, expansive future, earning admiration as a first-rate space opera and showcasing Thompson's talent and heart.

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ISBN: 9780356514321

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 October 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 400

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About the Author

Tade Thompson is the author of Rosewater, which was the winner of the 2019 Arthur C. Clarke Award, the inaugural winner of the Nommo Award and a John W. Campbell finalist. His Shirley Jackson Award-shortlisted novella The Murders of Molly Southbourne has recently been optioned for screen adaptation. Born in London to Yoruba parents, he lives and works on the south coast of England where he battles an addiction to books.

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