A Second Chance at Eden
This is a superb collection of stories from Peter Hamilton, set in the same universe as his excellent, bestselling epicsReality Dysfunction(EmergenceandExpansion) andThe Neutronium Alchemist(ConsolidationandConflict). It's hard to pick favorites here, because every one of the stories is superbly plotted, exciting, and full of fresh ideas. The novella "A Second Chance at Eden" is a classic detective story with unpredictable twists and turns. "Escape Route," which also appeared inThe Year's Best Science Fiction, marks the reappearance of the starshipLady Macbethand her crew, who must figure out a xenoc relic before they run afoul of some heavies. Hamilton favorites like bitek, affinity genes, xenocs, and Edenists are threaded throughout the collection, weaving detail into the epic tapestry of his universe.A Second Chance at Edenis perfect for Hamilton aficionados and novices alike.--Therese Littleton--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.