When paranoia is a way of life, trust doesn't come easily. This is a compelling space opera from 'a star in the making'.
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When paranoia is a way of life, trust doesn't come easily. This is a compelling space opera from 'a star in the making'.
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The Sidhe look like us. They live amongst us. What they lack in numbers they make up with their fearsome mental abilities and the considerable physical resources at their disposal. And their biggest advantage No one believes they exist.
Almost no one.Bez, the best hacker in human-space, is fighting a secret war against them. Always one step ahead, never lingering in one place, she's determined to bring them down. But she can't expose the Hidden Empire alone and when the only ally she trusted fails her she must accept help from an unexpected quarter.Just one misstep, one incorrect assumption, and her Sidhe trap - her life's work - could end in vicious disaster. Worse, if Bez fails then humanity may never have another chance to win free of the manipulative and deadly Sidhe. . .Critic Reviews
“"Vividly depicted characters and an intriguing plot make this a standout purchase, especially for the postcyberpunk crowd. Highly recommended."”
A major new talent--SFX
A vivid and unusual world, populated by an interesting array of characters--THE TIMES
Fenn recalls something of the cosmic wonder of Iain M. Banks' Culture novels--BTHERE
About the Author
Jaine Fenn studied linguistics and astronomy at university before embarking on a career as an IT consultant. She is the author of the Hidden Empire books, which include PRINCIPLES OF ANGELS and CONSORTS OF HEAVEN. She lives with her husband in Hampshire.
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When paranoia is a way of life, trust doesn't come easily. The Sidhe look like us. They live amongst us. What they lack in numbers they make up with their fearsome mental abilities and the considerable physical resources at their disposal. And their biggest advantage? No one believes they exist. Almost no one. Bez, the best hacker in human-space, is fighting a secret war against them. Always one step ahead, never lingering in one place, she's determined to bring them down. But she can't expose the Hidden Empire alone and when the only ally she trusted fails her she must accept help from an unexpected quarter. Just one misstep, one incorrect assumption, and her Sidhe trap - her life's work - could end in vicious disaster. Worse, if Bez fails then humanity may never have another chance to win free of the manipulative and deadly Sidhe . . . 'A major new talent' SFX 'Fenn recalls something of the cosmic wonder of Iain M. Banks' Culture novels' BThere [jpegs of Principles of Angels, Consorts of heaven, Guardians of Paradise, Bringer of Light]
The Sidhe look like us. They live amongst us. What they lack in numbers they make up with their fearsome mental abilities and the considerable physical resources at their disposal. And their biggest advantage No one believes they exist.Almost no one.Bez, the best hacker in human-space, is fighting a secret war against them. Always one step ahead, never lingering in one place, she's determined to bring them down. But she can't expose the Hidden Empire alone and when the only ally she trusted fails her she must accept help from an unexpected quarter.Just one misstep, one incorrect assumption, and her Sidhe trap - her life's work - could end in vicious disaster. Worse, if Bez fails then humanity may never have another chance to win free of the manipulative and deadly Sidhe. . .
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