The Ascendant Stars: Book Three of Humanity's Fire by Michael Cobley (English) P

Description: The Ascendant Stars by Michael Cobley A multi-layered, 21st century take on the classic tropes of space opera by a bold new voice in British science fiction FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Dariens future hangs in the balance as conflict rages across the planets surface and, in the skies above, interstellar power politics has turned to war.On one side lies the Construct AI and its millennia-long mission to protect sentient species. On the other is an army of twisted machine intelligences and its allies, whose goal is nothing less than the destruction or subversion of all organic life. They were caged in a hyperspace prison beneath Darien in a past age but now they are roaring to the surface, to freedom and an orgy of destruction which will rend the planets - starting with Darien. Their allies circle above Darien and their armies are rising from below as an ancient battle is about to recommence. Machine vs human. Life or the sterile dusts of space. Notes A multi-layered, 21st century take on the classic tropes of space opera, from a bold new voice in British sci-fi. This 3rd novel in the series follows the success of Seeds Of Earth and Orphaned Worlds. Cobley expertly juggles multiple plot-lines and brings them to thematically satisfying conclusions Guardian Back Cover War erupts in the depths of space. The peaceful human colony of Darien has become the centre of an ancient conflict. On one side lies the Construct AI and its millennia long mission to protect sentient species. On the other awaits an army of twisted machine intelligences - imprisoned beneath Darien long ago and set to rise to the surface to destroy all organic life in the universe. Enemies circle above Darien and the machines rise from below as a terrible battle is about to recommence. Machine vs. human. Life - or the sterile dusts of space. Space opera has never been in more capable hands Guardian Flap War erupts in the depths of space. The peaceful human colony of Darien has become the centre of an ancient conflict. On one side lies the Construct AI and its millennia long mission to protect sentient species. On the other awaits an army of twisted machine intelligences - imprisoned beneath Darien long ago and set to rise to the surface to destroy all organic life in the universe. Enemies circle above Darien and the machines rise from below as a terrible battle is about to recommence. Machine vs. human. Life - or the sterile dusts of space. Space opera has never been in more capable hands Guardian Author Biography Michael Cobley was born in Leicester, England, but for most of his life has lived in or near Glasgow, Scotland. He has studied engineering, been a DJ and has cultivated an interest in regional politics. Promotional * Author website at * Featured on orbitbooks.net and in Orbit ezine * Review copies mailed to genre press/online reviewers Long Description Dariens future hangs in the balance as conflict rages across the planets surface and, in the skies above, interstellar power politics has turned to war.On one side lies the Construct AI and its millennia-long mission to protect sentient species. On the other is an army of twisted machine intelligences and its allies, whose goal is nothing less than the destruction or subversion of all organic life. They were caged in a hyperspace prison beneath Darien in a past age but now they are roaring to the surface, to freedom and an orgy of destruction which will rend the planets - starting with Darien. Their allies circle above Darien and their armies are rising from below as an ancient battle is about to recommence. Machine vs human. Life or the sterile dusts of space. Promotional "Headline" A multi-layered, 21st century take on the classic tropes of space opera by a bold new voice in British science fiction Description for Sales People SEEDS OF EARTH was one of the biggest SF debuts of recent years Details ISBN1841496367 Author Michael Cobley Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Year 2012 ISBN-10 1841496367 ISBN-13 9781841496368 Format Paperback Imprint Orbit Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Media Book Pages 640 DEWEY 823.92 Language English Residence US Short Title ASCENDANT STARS Subtitle Book Three of Humanitys Fire Series Number 3 UK Release Date 2012-08-02 Publication Date 2012-08-02 Series Humanitys Fire Audience General AU Release Date 2012-07-30 NZ Release Date 2012-07-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:44594806;

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