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Book SynopsisSalvation is the first mesmerising space opera in the legendary Salvation Sequence, by Peter F. Hamilton. For fans of Iain M. Banks and James S. A. Corey.
‘A twisty and hugely satisfying SF thriller that opens a portal on a new and exciting series’ – Alastair Reynolds, author of Revelation Space
Know your enemy – or be defeated.
An alien shipwreck is found on a newly discovered world, and it carries a cargo as strange as it is horrifying. Security Director Feriton Kayne assembles a high-powered squad to assess the threat. But one of the group is hiding something – it will be up to the team to bring back answers, answers that will change everything . . .
Back on Earth, humanity can extend lifespans indefinitely, travel to the stars via portal technology and even make deserts bloom. We seem invulnerable. So when the alien Olyix contacted us, years earlier, we welcomed them. They neede
Trade Review
Peter Hamilton knows how to build a world, and he's one of the best in the field at imagining complex societies, as displayed to magnificent effect . . . Salvation is a twisty and hugely satisfying SF thriller that opens a portal on a new and exciting series -- Alastair Reynolds author of Revelation Space
Explosions! Assassins! Enigmatic aliens, spaceships and jump doors. Conspiracies and ancient mysteries – it’s all here. Accept no substitutes, this is the real deal. You need Salvation, my friend. Everyone needs salvation -- Ian McDonald author of New Moon
Salvation is a space-opera intrigue with a cold shock of an ending that makes the sequel a matter of urgency -- Ken MacLeod author of Cosmonaut Keep
The classic Hamilton cocktail of techno-thriller, far-future vision and action adventure shaken to an intoxicating combination. A promising start to an ambitious new series. Science Fiction is in excellent hands -- Justina Robson author of Keeping It Real
No one offers action-packed, meticulous, suspenseful and consistent hi-tech futures better than Peter Hamilton, and Salvation cranks all of that up five notches -- David Brin author of Sundiver
Peter takes the word 'epic', then retools and turbocharges it. He is the go-to guy for spectacular science fiction -- Michael Cobley author of The Seeds of Earth
The owner of the most powerful imagination in science fiction -- Ken Follett author of The Pillars of the Earth
A thoroughly enjoyable read -- Neal Asher author of Gridlinked
Hamilton handles massive ideas with enviable ease * Guardian *
Hugely impressive. We’ve said it before but let’s say it again: nobody does BIG SF quite like Hamilton -- SFX on Peter's books
A startlingly fresh, vigorous and original cosmic saga. Highly enjoyable! -- Stephen Baxter author of Time
Exciting, wildly imaginative and quite possibly Hamilton’s best book to date -- SFX Magazine, 5 stars
A vast, intricate sci-fi showstopper... the journey grips as hard as the reveal * Daily Mail *
How far 'space opera' has gone! * Wall Street Journal *
Peter F. Hamilton just keeps getting better and better with each book, more assured and more craftsmanly adroit, and more inventive . . . In short, Hamilton is juggling chainsaws while simultaneously doing needlepoint over a shark tank. It’s a virtuoso treat, and I for one can hardly wait for Salvation Lost * Locus *
