Description
| Product ID: | 9781509835072 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | The Interdependency |
| Title: | The Collapsing Empire |
| Authors: | Author: John Scalzi |
| Page Count: | 336 |
| Subjects: | Science fiction: space opera, Space opera |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating A thrilling space opera from the author of the hugely popular Old Man's War series. <p><b><i>The Collapsing Empire</i> is an exciting space opera from John Scalzi, </b><b>the first in the award-winning Interdependency series.</b><br><br><b>Does the biggest threat lie within?</b><br><br>In the far future, humanity has left Earth to create a glorious empire. Now this interstellar network of worlds faces disaster – but can three individuals save their people?<br><br>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.<br><br>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 . . .<br><br>Continue the space adventure trilogy with <i>The Consuming Fire</i>.<br><br><b>'Rousing storytelling and satisfying intrigue . . . an engaging, well-crafted sci-fi drama.' - <i>SFX</i></b></p> |
| Imprint Name: | Tor |
| Publisher Name: | Pan Macmillan |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2017-03-23 |