Death
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Temple Dark Books
Published:31st Aug '26
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Death picks up almost immediately from the cliffhanger ending of Diathesis:
The saboteur Maria Rodrigues is on the rescue mission to the Goddard station on Iapetus, as the fated Ismud approaches Saturn. On Earth, Richard and his sister, Elyse, are caught up in a murderous manhunt as the Chinese secret services try to cover their tracks; while the enigmatic Charles prophesises doom and gathers a cult-like following. In Earth orbit, the psychopathic Li Qiao befriends the hidden genius developing the next stage in human evolution; while from their station they observe a visitation from an alien species, horrific in its silent and pragmatic mandate...
...and an Arctic research team are immersed in visions of the end.
Murray Samuelson: "...truly mind-blowing...if you read the first one, don't miss this one. If you haven't, this series is well worth checking out, it's an impressive saga of science fiction and humanity...reminds me of Robert Heinlen's writings...can humanity be saved from their follies by interstellar flight, and are they worth saving? And if so, should it be everyone, or just certain types of individuals? As he did so well last time, the author weaves these questions into the narrative...The genius scientist-turned-saboteur Maria plays a large role in the story, as her presence on the Saturn mission has the potential to alter the fate of humanity. It's a skill to make 'bad' characters sympathetic to a degree, and Soledad does it very well. Book discussion clubs would have a bonanza with this series...one hell of a space yarn. Definitely recommended."
Irish Times: "Diathesis [sets] in train a number of fascinating themes that parallel our contemporary concerns..."
Irish Examiner: "...an incredible, sweeping opening to what promises to be a truly epic series...strikingly pertinent in the face of current technological and cultural developments..."
Allen Stroud, BSFA Chair: "...a very clear sense of the main characters...we can see how they are on a collision course with one another...a well written start to a longer story."
Monster Librarian: "...a quantum leap forward in science fiction writing...a phenomenal tale of science and the ethical questions that come with it..."
Scott Arbuckle: "Soledad is back at work in his field of excellence; a space opera in a future both bleak and hopeful."
Even Angels: "...a gripping, thought-provoking, and emotionally intense science fiction novel that immerses readers in a world teetering on the edge of darkness and revelation..."
Adrian Fletcher, BFS Review: "...strong characters, from a diverse set of backgrounds, reflecting how the issues it raises impact the world...balance between cosmic scale and personal stakes adds weight to the story...the genetically engineered children is a particular standout...one to look out for."
ISBN: 9781068250750
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