The Dreaming Void

From Publishers Weekly In the tradition of grand-scale SF sagas that explore the potential of human evolution, this densely plotted and intensely thought-provoking opener for Hamilton's Void trilogy takes place roughly 1,000 years after the events of 2006's Judas Unchained . Humankind in the 34th century has effectively conquered mortality, but many humans are still searching for existential transcendence, and a growing number believe the answer can be found inside the Void at the galactic center. Once thought to be an enormous black hole, the Void, which supposedly contains an entire micro-universe inside an impenetrable event horizon, slowly devours stars to sustain itself. If left unchecked, it will eventually consume the entire galaxy. When the technologically augmented telepath Inigo begins experiencing revelatory dreams, his shared visions ignite a mass pilgrimage to the Void, which some believe will trigger the apocalypse. Readers can expect big ideas and big story lines as well as big cliffhangers at the novel's conclusion. (Apr.) Copyright В© Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Review Praise for Peter F. Hamilton Judas Unchained “An interstellar suspense thriller . . . sweeping in scope and emotional range.” –San Antonio Express-News “Bristles with the energy of golden age SF, but the style and characterizations are polished and modern.” –SF Site “Richly satisfying . . . wonderfully imagined.” –Publishers Weekly (starred review) “YouвЂTMre in for quite a ride.” –The Santa Fe New Mexican_ _ PandoraвЂTMs Star “Should be high on everyoneвЂTMs reading list . . . You wonвЂTMt be able to put it down.” –Nancy Pearl, National Public Radio “An imaginative and stunning tale of the perfect future threatened . . . a book of epic proportions not unlike Frank HerbertвЂTMs Dune or Isaac AsimovвЂTMs Foundation trilogy.” –SFRevu “Recommended . . . A large cast of characters, each with his own story, brings depth and variety to this far-future saga.” –Library Journal “Complex and engaging.” –Booklist AD 3580. The Intersolar Commonwealth has spread through the galaxy to over a thousand star systems. It is a culture of rich diversity with a place for everyone. A powerful navy protects it from any hostile species that may lurk among the stars. For Commonwealth citizens, even death has been overcome. At the centre of the galaxy is the Void, a strange artificial universe created by aliens billions of years ago, shrouded by an event horizon more deadly than any natural black hole. In order to function, it is gradually consuming the mass of the galaxy. Watched over by its ancient enemies, the Raiel, the Void's expansion is barely contained. Inigo dreams of the sweet life within the Void, and shares these visions with billions of avid believers. When he mysteriously disappears, Inigo's followers decide to embark on a pilgrimage into the Void to live the life of their messiah's dreams - a pilgrimage which the Raiel claim will trigger a catastrophic expansion of the Void. Aaron is a man whose only memory is his own name. He doesn't know who he used to be, or what he is. All he does know is that his job is to find the missing messiah and stop the pilgrimage. He's not sure how to do that, but whoever he works for has provided some pretty formidable weaponry that ought to help. Meanwhile inside The Void, a youth called Edeard is coming to terms with his unusually strong telepathic powers. A junior constable in Makkathran, he starts to challenge the corruption and decay that have poisoned the city. He is determined that his fellow citizens should know hope again. What Edeard doesn't realize is just how far his message of hope is reaching Will they find the utopian dream – or a galactic nightmare? From Peter F. Hamilton, The Dreaming Void is the first in an epic space opera trilogy. Set in his expansive Commonwealth universe, it is perfect for fans of Iain M. Banks and Stephen Baxter. AD 3580. The Commonwealth has spread its civilization throughout the galaxy. Its citizens are privileged and protected by a powerful navy. And at the galaxy's centre is the Void, a sealed universe created by aliens billions of years ago. Yet the Void isn't inert. It's expanding – and now it wants to make contact. The Void chooses Inigo as its conduit and he channels dreams of a simpler, better life within its bounds. His visions attract followers – determined to seek this utopia. And they'll cross the Void's forbidden boundaries to reach it. However, this act could trigger push it to grow beyond all control . . . destroying everything in its path. The Dreaming Void is followed by The Temporal Void in this stunning trilogy by Peter F. Hamilton. The Dreaming Void Is The First Novel In Peter F. Hamilton's Epic Void Trilogy, Set In The World Of The Commonwealth Saga. The Void: A Sealed Universe, Billions Of Years Old. Alive, Its Expansion Is Barely Contained. Now It Wants To Make Contact. Inigo Channels Mysterious Dreams Of An Unlikely Hero, A Simpler Life And A Hope For A Brighter Future – On A World That's Not His Own. His Disaffected Followers Are Determined To Seek This Utopia And Cross The Forbidden Boundary Of The Void To Reach It. Unaware That Such An Act Could Trigger Its Growth Beyond All Control . . . Destroying Everything In Its Path. The Dreaming Void Is Followed By The Temporal Void And The Evolutionary Void. In the far future, a breakaway group of pilgrims seek the Void, a mysterious part of space – but it could prove their doom. The Dreaming Void is the first thrilling novel in the Void trilogy, set in the Commonwealth universe.