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Salvation

The Salvation Sequence, Book 1

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Salvation

By: Peter F. Hamilton
Narrated by: John Lee
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Salvation is the first mesmerising space opera in the legendary Salvation Sequence, by Peter F. Hamilton. For fans of Iain M. Banks and James S. A. Corey.


‘A twisty and hugely satisfying SF thriller that opens a portal on a new and exciting series’ – Alastair Reynolds, author of Revelation Space

Know your enemy – or be defeated.

An alien shipwreck is found on a newly discovered world, and it carries a cargo as strange as it is horrifying. Security Director Feriton Kayne assembles a high-powered squad to assess the threat. But one of the group is hiding something – it will be up to the team to bring back answers, answers that will change everything . . .

Back on Earth, humanity can extend lifespans indefinitely, travel to the stars via portal technology and even make deserts bloom. We seem invulnerable. So when the alien Olyix contacted us, years earlier, we welcomed them. They needed fuel for their pilgrimage across the galaxy – and in exchange they helped advance our technology. But will they prove a blessing – or a curse?

‘A startlingly fresh, vigorous and original cosmic saga’ – Stephen Baxter

‘Crammed with cutting-edge ideas’The Guardian

Exciting, wildly imaginative and quite possible Hamilton’s best book to date’SFX Magazine, 5 Stars

The Salvation Sequence
Salvation
Salvation Lost
The Saints of Salvation

©2018 Peter F. Hamilton (P)2018 Macmillan Digital Audio
Adventure Military Science Fiction Space Opera Space Fiction Interstellar Transportation

Critic Reviews

Explosions! Assassins! Enigmatic aliens, spaceships and jump doors. Conspiracies and ancient mysteries – it’s all here. Accept no substitutes, this is the real deal. You need Salvation, my friend. Everyone needs salvation (Ian McDonald author of New Moon)
Salvation is a space-opera intrigue with a cold shock of an ending that makes the sequel a matter of urgency (Ken MacLeod author of Cosmonaut Keep)

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brilliant sci fi

incredible world building, excellent characters. true & hard sci fi for Hamilton fans. can't wait for the next one

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amazing

absolutely loved it, Peter F. Hamilton does it again, I'm hooked! can't wait for the next one.

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Amazing book, terrible narration

I read this series in paperback first and enjoyed it so thoroughly that I decided to buy the audiobooks as well. In my opinion this great material would be better served by another performer.

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good listen

slow start ..nearly returned it..but once beyond that thoroughly hooked ..about to download book 2

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Another great one like a cop drama but so much more with all the twists interns I recommend

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Got read but I wonted more

Story felt a little disjointed with the skipping back and forward in time lines so much and I was left feeling like I wanted more answers in each of those time lines. Left me with a feeling of dissatisfaction that we didn't get more

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Narrated by J. Peterman

Good story, but seriously, I'd swear the narrator is J. Peterman from Seinfeld. Why on earth did they select this narrator?!

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Promising start

I think that Mr Hamilton is one of the best "hard" sci fi writers of the present era. This has some great bits - reminiscent of the "Mindstar" series..Some novel scenarios set up. However, it has some slower sections and the jumping between different story lines didn't help. If there are more in this series I world definitely buy, as some interesting points were left hanging. I have found with his longer books that a second read/listen helps to fully appreciate his work. Good character differentiation by the narrator. Perhaps not my favourite book by this author, but streets ahead of most others in this field.

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Amazing!

This story is amazing. A new universe to get lost in! Im already counting down for the next book!

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Fantastic writer

I listen to Peter’s books constantly since discovering a year ago, and I purchased the next book straight away, so I don’t miss the moment.

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