In the far future, among a billion planets and a star that burns a billion times as brilliant as the Sun of Earth, humanity exists where it has never belonged . . .
In the far future, among a billion planets and a star that burns a billion times as brilliant as the Sun of Earth, humanity exists where it has never belonged . . .
A thousand years has passed since a human expedition was launched to the system of the 'Hearth', a dark matter star. Humanity - its origins forgotten - has peacefully colonised many planets. But now an expansive slaving culture begins to cross Hearthspace . . .
Ulla Breen, young space-navy officer, must lead the fight against the slavers, and ultimately seek out the origin of humanity in the Hearthspace.Stephen Baxter is the pre-eminent SF writer of his generation. With Terry Pratchett he has co-authored the Long Earth novels. Published around the world he has also won major awards in the UK, US, Germany, and Japan. Born in 1957 he has degrees from Cambridge and Southampton. He lives in Northumberland with his wife.
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