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If you liked Emergence, here are the top 7 books to read next:
- #1
Save:'The Naked God' by Peter F. Hamilton is the final volume in the Night's Dawn trilogy, a space opera on a grand scale. The book explores themes of religion, politics, government, social stratification, and the threat of possession by souls returning from the beyond. The story is intricate, thought out, and brilliant, revealing all secrets and bringing the Kiint alien race into the spotlight. However, some readers found the book overly long with too many characters and plot threads, leading to a somewhat unsatisfying and predictable ending.
Jay Hilton was sound asleep when every electrophorescent strip in the paediatric ward sprang up to full intensity. The simple dream of her mother broke apart like a stained-glass statue shattered by a...
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Night's Dawn ) - #2
Save:'The Reality Dysfunction' by Peter F. Hamilton is a sprawling space opera novel that delves into a vast and detailed universe, exploring themes of religion, politics, government, and social stratification. The story follows multiple characters and storylines, gradually intertwining them to create a complex narrative. Despite its flaws in writing style, the book is praised for its imaginative storytelling and thought-provoking concepts, reminiscent of authors like Arthur C. Clarke and Iain M. Banks. The novel sets the stage for a grandiose space opera adventure that spans across the galaxy, blending elements of science fiction and horror.
Space outside the attack cruiser Beezling tore open in five places. For a moment anyone looking into the expanding rents would have received a true glimpse into empty infinity. The pseudofabric struct... - #3
Save:'Fallen Dragon' by Peter F. Hamilton is a science fiction novel set in a future where mega corporations control the galaxy and engage in 'asset realisation' missions, seen as robbery by the colonies. The story follows Lawrence Newton, a disillusioned interstellar mercenary, and Denise Ebourn, a schoolteacher involved in a resistance movement on the planet Thallspring. As the plot unfolds, it alternates between Newton's past as a corporate prince and his present as a corporate soldier, and Ebourn's tales for her students about a long-dead empire. The book explores themes of space exploration, colonization, economic constraints, and the influence of science fiction on the future, all while presenting clear and exciting combat sequences and technological skullduggery.
TIME WAS WHEN THE BAR WOULD HAVE WELCOMED A MAN FROM ZANTIUBraun’s strategic security division, given him his first beer on the house and listened with keen admiration to his stories of life as it was... - #4
Save:'Judas Unchained' is the second part of the Commonwealth Saga series by Peter F. Hamilton. The book continues the epic space opera storyline from 'Pandora's Star', featuring a galaxy-spanning techno thriller with elements of hard science fiction. The plot revolves around humanity facing a potential extinction at the hands of hostile aliens, advanced technology, and political intrigue within the Commonwealth. Hamilton's writing style is characterized by intricate world-building, a vast cast of characters, and a blend of action, mystery, and futuristic concepts like immortality, hyper space travel, and alien conflicts.
The harsh sound of ion pistol shots sizzled out of the speakers to reverberate round the LA Galactic security office. They were swiftly drowned out by the screams. Commander Alic Hogan watched the scr...
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Commonwealth Saga ) - #5
Save:'Steel World' by B.V. Larson follows the story of James McGill, a college student who becomes a mercenary in a universe where humans must fight as mercenaries for alien rulers. The book is praised for its entertaining writing style, blending humor, fast-paced dialogues, and a realistic portrayal of the protagonist. Readers get immersed in a world filled with alien conflicts, powered armor battles, and a unique setting on the planet Cancri 9, known as the steel world.
I was with Legion Germanica today, one of the best legions in Earth’s history. We’d just dropped onto Cancri-9 for a routine escort mission. During the mission briefing I’d been chewing on a breakfast... - #6
Save:Pandora's Star by Peter F. Hamilton is a space opera that delves into a future where humanity has built a galactic empire, exploring advanced technologies, intricate alien societies, and interstellar politics. The plot revolves around the discovery of a Dyson Sphere encasing two neighboring stars, leading to a space investigation to uncover the intentions behind this mysterious structure. With a vast array of characters and subplots, the book weaves a complex narrative that gradually converges towards a climactic cliffhanger ending, setting the stage for the sequel.
The star vanished from the centre of the telescope’s image in less time than a single human heartbeat. There was no mistake, Dudley Bose was looking right at it when it happened. He blinked in surpris... - #7
Save:'Revelation Space' by Alastair Reynolds is a space opera that delves into a complex universe filled with alien civilizations, advanced technologies, and mysterious ancient artifacts. The story follows characters like Dr. Dan Sylveste, Ana Khouri, and Sajaki as they navigate through a plot that involves lost civilizations, rogue AIs, and interstellar conflicts. The writing style of the book is often described as imaginative and intricate, with a focus on detailed descriptions of futuristic settings and technologies.
Sylveste stood on the edge of the excavation and wondered if any of his labours would survive the night. The archaeological dig was an array of deep square shafts separated by baulks of sheer-sided so...
