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Exodus: The Archimedes Engine

By: Peter F. Hamilton
Narrated by: John Lee
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Gloriously imaginative

SFX Magazine

Explore EXODUS, a new sci-fi action-adventure RPG coming soon from Archetype Entertainment featured in this epic novel from legendary author Peter F. Hamilton.

A fight for freedom among the stars . . .

In a past age, humanity fled a dying Earth in massive ark ships. These searched the galaxy to find a new home. Then one fleet found Centauri, a dense cluster of stars teeming with habitable planets. Now, thousands of years later, Centauri’s settlers have evolved into advanced beings known as Celestials – and their great houses rule vast star systems.

As they vie for supremacy, Earth’s ark ships continue to arrive, and humans must serve these repressive masters. But is there a better life beyond the empire? Finn is a Centauri-born human and yearns for a brighter future. So, when another ark ship arrives, previously thought lost, Finn seizes the chance to become a Traveler. These heroes explore the vast unknowns of distant space, dedicated to humanity’s survival. And they hope – one day – to find freedom.

EXODUS is an action-adventure roleplaying game from Archetype Entertainment, led by industry veterans from BioWare (Mass Effect), 343 (Halo), Electronic Arts, Naughty Dog (The Last of Us) and other AAA studios.

Exodus: The Archimedes Engine is the first book in a duology by legendary author Peter F. Hamilton. It’s an original novel set in the universe of EXODUS and explores Hamilton’s richly-imagined worlds.

Praise for EXODUS: The Archimedes Engine

Always one of SF’s most incisive voices. A perfect balance of ingenious ideas and intricate execution. Real big picture Sci-fi’ – Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of Children of Time

Big sci-fi – huge sci-fi – at its bestThe Daily Mail

‘Bags of intrigue, depth, and creative world-building’ Metro

Adventure Movie, TV & Video Game Tie-Ins Space Exploration Space Opera Solar System

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Critic reviews

A perfect balance of ingenious ideas and intricate execution. Real big picture sci-fi (Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of Children of Time)
A tour de force from one of our greatest living SF writers (Gareth L. Powell, author of the Embers of War series)
Hamilton's EXODUS may be the first of a new genre. Read it now (Stephen Baxter, author of Proxima)
EXODUS is a binge-worthy read from a master of science fiction (William C. Dietz, author of the Legion series and Halo: The Flood)
Compulsive, kinetic, pure capital-S Story that leaves the reader gasping for more (Paul McAuley, author of The Quiet War series)
A masterclass from an expert chronicler of humanity's far future (Una McCormack, author of The Last Best Hope)
Science fiction authors don’t get much more legendary than Peter F. Hamilton
Packed with gloriously imaginative flourishes, multiple intersecting plotlines and brilliantly realised battle scenes . . . this is a bravura performance that reminds you just how good its creator is at space opera
With its immersive environment, exciting action scenes and epic range . . . Exodus is a book to get lost in
All stars
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Peter F Hamilton at his best, John Lee wonderful narration as ever. Nothing else to say.

Usual Excellence

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One of my favourite galactic opera authors. Always comes with an original story. Multiple threads , which seem to be clearer at the end . I wonder how he will keep this going in the next book which I eagerly await

Every story brings something original

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Thoroughly enjoyable! There’s plenty more story. Can’t wait for the next instalment to come through

Didn’t want it to end.

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poor sound quality constant throughout the recording no idea why, but no need for it

poor sound quality

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If you read the Commonwealth Saga, this is just as good as that. The book starts of with multiple strands and weaves then together beautifully at the end. A real page turner!

A page turner

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