The Collapsing Empire - The Interdependency (Paperback)
John Scalzi (author)Published: 23/03/2017
In the far future, humanity has left Earth to create a glorious empire. Now this interstellar network of worlds faces disaster. The Collapsing Empire is a propulsive space opera from John Scalzi, the first in the award-winning Interdependency series.
Does the biggest threat lie within?
The empire's outposts are utterly dependent on each other for resources, a safeguard against war, and a way its rulers can exert control. This relies on extra-dimensional pathways between the stars, connecting worlds. But 'The Flow' is changing course, which could plunge every colony into fatal isolation.
A scientist will risk his life to inform the empire's ruler. A scion of a Merchant House stumbles upon conspirators seeking power. And the new Empress of the Interdependency must battle lies, rebellion and treason. Yet, as they work to save a civilization on the brink of collapse, others have very different plans . . .
Continue the space adventure trilogy with The Consuming Fire.
'Rousing storytelling and satisfying intrigue . . . an engaging, well-crafted sci-fi drama.' - SFX
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 9781509835072
Number of pages: 336
Weight: 228 g
Dimensions: 197 x 132 x 23 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
Scalzi continues to be almost insufferably good at his brand of fun but think-y sci-fi adventure - Kirkus
Rousing storytelling and satisfying intrigue . . . an engaging, well-crafted sci-fi drama - SFX
Scalzi has constructed a thrilling novel . . . he balances humor with action throughout the book, and always keeps the plot twists coming - Entertainment Weekly
As delightful and easy to read as Scalzi at his best, with characters who are going to stay with you whenever you have to put the book down . . . which you aren't going to want to do. - Wil Wheaton
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