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Fractal Noise

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Fractal Noise, authored by Christopher Paolini, explores a universe where a team of explorers encounters a mysterious signal on a distant planet. As they investigate the source, they grapple with the challenges and mysteries of an alien world, pushing the limits of human understanding and endurance. The novel delves into themes of discovery, identity, and the unknown, set against an expansive sci-fi backdrop.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the mysteries of space exploration and the challenges of interstellar discovery. It offers a deep dive into human resilience and adaptation when faced with unknown cosmic phenomena, captivating those who appreciate a mix of science fiction and adventure.

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Fractal Noise

A standalone prequel to the masterful space opera adventure To Sleep in a Sea of Stars by internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini.

A standalone prequel to the masterful space opera adventure To Sleep in a Sea of Stars by internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini.

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Fractal Noise is the thrilling prequel to the masterful space opera To Sleep in a Sea of Stars by internationally bestselling author of Eragon, Christopher Paolini.

On the planet Talos VII, twenty-three years before the events of To Sleep in a Sea of Stars, an anomaly is detected: a vast circular pit, with dimensions so perfect that it could only have been the result of conscious design. So a small team is assembled to learn more – perhaps even who built the hole and why. Their mission will take them on a hazardous trek to the very edge of existence.

For one explorer, this is the opportunity of a lifetime. For another, a risk not worth taking. And for xenobiologist Alex Crichton, it's a desperate attempt to find meaning in an uncaring universe. But every step they take towards that mysterious abyss is more punishing than the last. Ultimately, no one is prepared for what they will encounter.

Praise for To Sleep in a Sea of Stars:

'Big and fun - the book Paolini fans have been waiting for' - John Scalzi

'A fun, fast-paced epic that science fiction fans will gobble up' - Kirkus Reviews

'An epic tale of first contact, travels to the edge of the galaxy, and just maybe the fate of all humankind' - Goodreads

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Smart worldbuilding and believable stakes make the experiences of the explorers in Fractal Noise vivid and gripping. Fans of James S.A. Corey might find it particularly riveting.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035001125

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Tor

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 233.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Christopher Paolini was born in Southern California and has lived most of his life in Paradise Valley, Montana, with his family. He published his first novel, Eragon, in 2003 at the age of nineteen, and quickly became a publishing phenomenon. His Inheritance Cycle - Eragon and its three sequels - have sold nearly 40 million copies worldwide. To Sleep in a Sea of Stars was his first adult novel.

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