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      The Orphaned Worlds: Book Two of Humanity’s Fire

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      A multi-layered, 21st century take on the classic tropes of space opera by a bold new voice in British science fiction.

      ''Proper galaxy-spanning space opera'' Iain M. Banks on Seeds of Earth

      Darien...

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      Product ID:9781841496344
      Product Form:Paperback / softback
      Country of Manufacture:GB
      Title:The Orphaned Worlds
      Subtitle:Book Two of Humanity's Fire
      Authors:Author: Michael Cobley
      Page Count:656
      Subjects:Science fiction, Science fiction
      Description:Select Guide Rating
      A multi-layered, 21st century take on the classic tropes of space opera by a bold new voice in British science fiction.

      ''Proper galaxy-spanning space opera'' Iain M. Banks on Seeds of Earth

      Darien is no longer a lost outpost of humanity, but the prize in an intergalactic power struggle. Hegemony forces control the planet, while Earth merely observes, rendered impotent by galactic politics. Yet Earth''s ambassador to Darien will become a player in a greater conflict as there is more at stake than a turf war on a newly discovered world.

      An ancient temple hides access to a hyperspace prison, housing the greatest threat sentient life has ever known. Millennia ago, malignant intelligences were caged there following an apocalyptic struggle, and their servants work on their release. Now a new war is coming.

      For more epic space opera action from Michael Cobley, check out:

      Humanity''s Fire Trilogy:
      Seeds of Earth
      The Orphaned Worlds
      The Ascendant Stars


      Standalone novels in the Humanity''s Fire universe:
      Ancestral Machines
      Splintered Suns

      Also look out for Cobley''s epic fantasy trilogy, Shadowkings!


      Imprint Name:Orbit
      Publisher Name:Little, Brown Book Group
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2011-03-03

      Additional information

      Weight392 g
      Dimensions178 × 109 × 40 mm