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In this twisty and action-packed adventure from the BSFA award-winning author of Descendant Machine and Future's Edge, a crew of bounty hunters find themselves ensnared in a conspiracy on the very fringes of the devastated solar system. Perfect for fans of James S. A. Corey and Adrian Tchaikovsky.
"On Earth, they depicted justice as blindfolded and impartial, but out here on the frontier, she was red in tooth and claw."
Jupiter and Saturn are gone, and a mysterious force has built a huge habitable sphere from their ashes. When criminals try to lose themselves on this new frontier, bounty hunters like Copernicus Brown and the crew of his sentient ship Jitterbug get paid to hunt them down. But when Brown rescues Amber Roth, sole survivor of a pirate attack, the Jitterbug and her crew find themselves the target of powerful political factions who want control of the data chip hidden in Roth's stomach.
And all the while, something vast and ancient creeps towards them from the depths of space… Praise for Future's Edge:
"Powell, who has two BFSA awards for best science-fiction novel, might need to clear shelf space for a third. His new novel is, to put it simply, marvelous... It's also a perfect novel to introduce sf readers to this vibrant storyteller."
Booklist
"A page-turning adventure for sci-fi fans who don't mind tangled relationships and gruesome fights… Powell's fans will not be disappointed."
Publishers Weekly
"Gareth brings his trademark blend of fierce action, ingenious SF ideas and an intriguing cast of characters. An excellent read."
Adrian Tchaikovsky, award-winning author of Children of Time and Alien Clay
"Gareth Powell's writing upgrades classic Science Fiction tropes with modern sensibilities and a nifty twist"
Peter F. Hamilton, author of Exodus: The Archimedes Engine and Salvation
"Crazy inventiveness, vivid characters and enthralling action. This is thrilling, joyous stuff."
M.R. Carey, bestselling author of The Girl with All the Gifts and Infinity Gate
"Future's Edge is Gareth L. Powell at his best, mixing exceptional world-building and galaxy-wide stakes with complicated relatable characters and enough heart to fuel a supernova. Horror, humour and hope in equal measures. Not to be missed."
Cavan Scott, New York Times bestselling author and co-creator of Star Wars: The High Republic
"Gareth Powell pulls out all the stops with Future's Edge! It's a wild blend of alien invasion, body horror, and the power of the human spirit! Highly recommended!"
Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of NecroTek and The Sleepers War.
Praise for Descendant Machine:
"Descendant Machine is smoothly paced, engagingly crafted, and crammed full of a sense of wonder at the sheer scale of the universe. Whatever Powell has planned next, on this evidence, it'll be well worth paying attention."
SFX
"Full of great sfnal novums and roller-coaster thrills, Powell's latest has me hoping for a long continuation of the Continuance."
Locus Magazine
"A fast-paced and incisive story from one of the best British SF writers"
Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of Shards of Earth
"Gareth Powell rocks again! Descendant Machine is big concept made accessible by a masterful writer. Fun, weird, fast-paced, and thoroughly entertaining! Grab this now!"
Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Kagen the Damned and V-Wars
"Hits the ground running and doesn't stop until its universe-shaking final confrontation. Once again, Gareth Powell is writing at the top of his very considerable game. More like this, please."
Dave Hutchinson, author of Cold Water
"Descendent Machine has all the huge concepts that define great space operas tightly packed into a thrilling page-turner of a novel. The sheer breadth of ideas Powell manages to fit into the story is made all the more impres
"On Earth, they depicted justice as blindfolded and impartial, but out here on the frontier, she was red in tooth and claw."
Jupiter and Saturn are gone, and a mysterious force has built a huge habitable sphere from their ashes. When criminals try to lose themselves on this new frontier, bounty hunters like Copernicus Brown and the crew of his sentient ship Jitterbug get paid to hunt them down. But when Brown rescues Amber Roth, sole survivor of a pirate attack, the Jitterbug and her crew find themselves the target of powerful political factions who want control of the data chip hidden in Roth's stomach.
And all the while, something vast and ancient creeps towards them from the depths of space… Praise for Future's Edge:
"Powell, who has two BFSA awards for best science-fiction novel, might need to clear shelf space for a third. His new novel is, to put it simply, marvelous... It's also a perfect novel to introduce sf readers to this vibrant storyteller."
Booklist
"A page-turning adventure for sci-fi fans who don't mind tangled relationships and gruesome fights… Powell's fans will not be disappointed."
Publishers Weekly
"Gareth brings his trademark blend of fierce action, ingenious SF ideas and an intriguing cast of characters. An excellent read."
Adrian Tchaikovsky, award-winning author of Children of Time and Alien Clay
"Gareth Powell's writing upgrades classic Science Fiction tropes with modern sensibilities and a nifty twist"
Peter F. Hamilton, author of Exodus: The Archimedes Engine and Salvation
"Crazy inventiveness, vivid characters and enthralling action. This is thrilling, joyous stuff."
M.R. Carey, bestselling author of The Girl with All the Gifts and Infinity Gate
"Future's Edge is Gareth L. Powell at his best, mixing exceptional world-building and galaxy-wide stakes with complicated relatable characters and enough heart to fuel a supernova. Horror, humour and hope in equal measures. Not to be missed."
Cavan Scott, New York Times bestselling author and co-creator of Star Wars: The High Republic
"Gareth Powell pulls out all the stops with Future's Edge! It's a wild blend of alien invasion, body horror, and the power of the human spirit! Highly recommended!"
Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of NecroTek and The Sleepers War.
Praise for Descendant Machine:
"Descendant Machine is smoothly paced, engagingly crafted, and crammed full of a sense of wonder at the sheer scale of the universe. Whatever Powell has planned next, on this evidence, it'll be well worth paying attention."
SFX
"Full of great sfnal novums and roller-coaster thrills, Powell's latest has me hoping for a long continuation of the Continuance."
Locus Magazine
"A fast-paced and incisive story from one of the best British SF writers"
Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of Shards of Earth
"Gareth Powell rocks again! Descendant Machine is big concept made accessible by a masterful writer. Fun, weird, fast-paced, and thoroughly entertaining! Grab this now!"
Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Kagen the Damned and V-Wars
"Hits the ground running and doesn't stop until its universe-shaking final confrontation. Once again, Gareth Powell is writing at the top of his very considerable game. More like this, please."
Dave Hutchinson, author of Cold Water
"Descendent Machine has all the huge concepts that define great space operas tightly packed into a thrilling page-turner of a novel. The sheer breadth of ideas Powell manages to fit into the story is made all the more impres