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Salvation Lost

A thrilling space adventure by a master of science fiction

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Salvation Lost

By: Peter F. Hamilton
Narrated by: John Lee
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 The extraordinary second volume in Peter F. Hamilton’s space opera masterpiece, the Salvation Sequence.



‘Action-oriented hardcore science fiction at its page-turning best’ – The Guardian

Fight together - or die alone.

In the twenty-third century, humanity is enjoying a comparative utopia. Yet life on Earth is about to change, forever. Feriton Kane’s team has discovered a terrifying alien conspiracy. The supposedly benign Olyix plan to harvest humanity, then carry this apocalyptic cargo to their god at the end of the universe. As their agents conclude schemes down on Earth, vast warships converge above . . .

Some factions push for humanity to flee, to live in hiding amongst the stars. But others refuse to break before the storm. As disaster looms, they must all focus on one goal: wiping the enemy from the face of creation

‘Galactic-scale space opera . . . It’s audacious, exciting, and funny’ – Alastair Reynolds, author of Revelation Space

‘Everything readers of Salvation will have hoped for. A series emerging as a modern classic’ – Stephen Baxter, author of Time

‘A masterclass in tension and spectacle’ – Gareth L. Powell, author of Embers of War

The Salvation Sequence
Salvation
Salvation Lost
The Saints of Salvation

 Adventure Military Science Fiction Space Opera Fiction

Critic reviews

Everything readers of Salvation will have hoped for. A series emerging as a modern classic (Stephen Baxter, author of Time)
This is galactic-scale space opera . . . audacious, exciting, funny and just happens to have the most terrifying alien invasion concept I've ever encountered (Alastair Reynolds, author of Revelation Space)
Savage, brilliant and compelling. A masterclass in tension and spectacle (Gareth L. Powell, author of Embers of War)
‘I found myself gripped by Salvation Lost, as I devoured it right to the scintillating end . . . a dazzling tale of humanity face-to-face and toe-to-toe with the ultimate enemy!’ (Michael Cobley, author of The Seeds of Earth)
Pacey, scary, heart-in-the-mouth thrilling, Salvation Lost is a total blast (Ian McDonald, author of Cosmonaut Keep)
Salvation Lost is action-oriented hardcore science fiction at its page-turning best (Guardian)
A startlingly fresh, vigorous and original cosmic saga. Highly enjoyable! (Stephen Baxter on Salvation)
Salvation is a twisty and hugely satisfying SF thriller that opens a portal on a new and exciting series (Alastair Reynolds on Salvation)
No one offers action-packed, meticulous, suspenseful and consistent hi-tech futures better than Peter Hamilton, and Salvation cranks all of that up five notches (David Brin, author of Sundiver, on Salvation)
Explosions! Assassins! Enigmatic aliens, spaceships and jump doors . . . Accept no substitutes, this is the real deal. You need Salvation, my friend. Everyone needs salvation (Ian McDonald on Salvation)
The classic Hamilton cocktail of techno-thriller, far-future vision and action adventure shaken to an intoxicating combination. A promising start to an ambitious new series. Science Fiction is in excellent hands (Justina Robson, author of Keeping It Real, on Salvation)
Salvation is a space-opera intrigue with a cold shock of an ending that makes the sequel a matter of urgency (Ken MacLeod on Salvation)
A vast, intricate sci-fi showstopper... the journey grips as hard as the reveal (Daily Mail on Salvation)
Hamilton handles massive ideas with enviable ease (Guardian on Salvation)
Exciting, wildly imaginative and quite possibly Hamilton’s best book to date (SFX Magazine on Salvation, 5 stars)
The owner of the most powerful imagination in science fiction (Ken Follett, author of The Pillars of the Earth)
The phrase "modern master of science fiction" is not to be lightly bestowed. Peter F. Hamilton has earned it (John Scalzi, author of Old Man's War)
His books seem to be getting better by the year. A master craftsman of huge imagination (SFX)
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Amazing story it's definitely up there with Ian Banks, can't wait for the next one

Amazing *****

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Story line, good... Plausible... Characters fine.. .reading, good, witty.. Not too sure about the jumping backwards and forwards but get the point... Enjoyed. Will get onto no2.

Great look-ahead...

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This was a pretty good continuation of Salvation, continuing in just about every way that the first book in the series did.

Things came together more as the plot narrows down towards the actions in the 3rd book. I think that the plot arc is good and has more drive to it than the first book but I think that it still lacks some overall drama. There were some points where we were left waiting which is never particularly awesome.

John Lee is just amazing, there isn't anything really to say about that.

If you like Hamilton, you'll probably continue to get along with this as I did.
I'd probably not recommend this as a gateway into reading his books though.

Decent continuation

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I have just listened to it for the third time. A great book like all his books. Amazing story!

amazing the 3rd

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I struggled a little with the first book but I really feel this 2nd part brings it all together and everything begins to make sense much more. Really enjoyed the multiple timelines yet still with concurrent ideas. Definitely recommend. Excellently narrated.

Really enjoyable

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