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Fallen Dragon
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 26 hrs and 30 mins
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Summary
Lawrence Newton always dreamed of adventure amongst the stars. Now the ultimate prize is within his grasp. But what will he risk to get it? Fallen Dragon is a classic standalone novel by science fiction star Peter F. Hamilton. For fans of Iain M. Banks and Alastair Reynolds.
Lawrence is the sergeant of a washed-out platoon, taking part in the bungled invasion of yet another human colony world. The giant corporations call such campaigns ‘asset realization’. In practice, it’s simple piracy.
When he’s on the ground, being shot at and firebombed by resistance forces, he recalls stories of the Temple of the Fallen Dragon. Its priests supposedly guard a treasure hoard large enough to buy lifelong happiness. So Lawrence decides to mount a dangerous private-enterprise operation of his own.
Critic reviews
‘The owner of the most powerful imagination in science fiction’ – Ken Follett, author of The Pillars of the Earth
‘Hamilton handles massive ideas with enviable ease’ – Guardian
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- dan
- 28-09-17
Amazing journey!
I really liked this book on first reading and recently revisited it to see if it stands the test of time. It's even better. Masterfully constructed story/journey with a great ending.
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- Petteri
- 06-08-17
solid scifi
the story starts off very slowly. also background stuff is eccessively thorough. but its not bad. i have listened trilogies before this, and i prefer them storyvice over this.
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- lindsay wilkinson
- 13-01-17
twist after twist plus amazing characterisation
phenomenal. complex characters that are incredibly real, worlds that you want to visit and a story that keeps youguessing. plus the sweetest of endings. loved it.
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- Hyperspacial
- 10-01-17
gripping and novel
I found this immensely enjoyable. if you like peters other books you'll probably enjoy this one too. well narrated.
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- Leena Istanbuli
- 31-05-20
creative thinking
loved it, However I some point I felt there is so much details that I wasn't 100% focused with
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- Marcus gerhold
- 04-07-19
Stunning
A totally absorbing yarn, woven through a very realistic universe. A rollercoaster ride of epic proportions.
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- Andy Shore
- 12-04-23
Engulfing
Interesting story with a bounce around worlds, species and political interests.
But love is the overall goal.
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- Eamonn
- 04-04-19
Pause for thought
Too often there are no gaps between chapters and paragraphs.This book has the same problem.
The ship is spoilt for ha’pence of tar
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- Chris A.
- 03-12-16
So far I have never been disappointed by Peter
work of art, twisting time with wonderful technology and aliens. Had my imagination running itself amock, superb, captivating.
although I did struggle understanding the point of the pirate corporation, while I understand the image, it's bloody unrealistic to have an army of debt collectors.
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- N. Dyne
- 07-06-22
John Lee is great but this is not Hamilton's best
pretty typical of Hamilton but not his best. most of the book is preparation for the real story and it feels unbalanced. still if you like Hamilton (and I do!) then is worth the listen. Lee is great as usual, THE voice of Hamilton's books.
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