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EXODUS: The Helium Sea

By: Peter F. Hamilton
Narrated by: John Lee
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‘A perfect balance of ingenious ideas and intricate execution. Real big picture Sci-fi'
– Adrian Tchaikovsky

The epic conclusion of the far-future Archimedes Engine duology by legendary author Peter F. Hamilton. Read by the award-winning narrator John Lee (Ken Follett’s Kingsbridge novels and Century Trilogy)


For millennia, the Crown Dominion has been at relative peace, with the Celestials in control and the human population little better than serfs. But now the Crown Dominion is facing a crisis of epic proportions – one that could change the balance of power in the Centauri Cluster forever – as an exiled faction that has been waiting for seven thousand years beyond the Helium Sea has returned to claim its vengeance.

For Finn and his human allies, who have ended up at the center of this conflict through either circumstance or manipulation, this is an unprecedented opportunity. If they can band together, they may be able to outwit the Celestials and finally earn their fellow humans a place of independence and power in the Crown Dominion.

But first they must locate and master ancient artifacts of immense power that could give them a needed edge in the conflict ahead – all while ducking the forces that are determined to knock them off the board for good.

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Praise for Exodus: The Archimedes Engine

EXODUS may be the first of a new genre. Read it now.’
– Stephen Baxter

'A swift-paced and propulsive narrative . . . a very human story about the desire for freedom'
– Una McCormack

'Science fiction authors don’t get much more legendary than Peter F. Hamilton'
New Scientist

'Packed with gloriously imaginative flourishes, multiple intersecting plotlines and brilliantly realized battle scenes'
SFX Magazine

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A perfect balance of ingenious ideas and intricate execution. Real big picture sci-fi (Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of Children of Time, on Exodus: The Archimedes Engine)
Hamilton's EXODUS may be the first of a new genre. Read it now (Stephen Baxter, author of Proxima, on Exodus: The Archimedes Engine)
Science fiction authors don’t get much more legendary than Peter F. Hamilton
EXODUS is a binge-worthy read from a master of science fiction (William C. Dietz, author of the Legion series, on Exodus: The Archimedes Engine)
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Story was brought to life by master narrator. Absolutely magnificent story and characters. Hamilton at his best. Highly recommended.

Cant get better than this.

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Anothet finely crafted cohesive epic from a master storyteller at the top of his game.

Thank you Peter

Just Brilluant

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The saga continues with some fantastic twists and turns. Great characters and storyline. Another great book from Peter F. Hamilton, with superb narration by John Lee.

Fantastic book

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Book 2 didn’t disappoint and was as usual very twisty and unexpected. I would advise you listen to book 1 again if like me it has been a long time since you listened to it. It took more than a quarter of book 2 just to start piecing together who everyone was and what had happened.

Listen to book 1 again

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initially disappointed by the simplicity of wrapping things up. then learnt this series is commissioned to support a game development universe. so 8 can appreciate the restrictions in the art of what is possible. a few convenient wrap-ups. no I do give credit around the scope of the universe created. character arcs just seen a little basic near the end.

I improved my score after realizing this is a game universe adaptation

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