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Elysium Fire by Alastair Reynolds

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Elysium Fire

Author
Alastair Reynolds
Narrator
John Lee
Publisher
Orion
Publish Date
25 January 2018
Run Time
17 hours 48 minutes
Format
Audiobook
Genre
Science fiction

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What to expect

Featuring Inspector Dreyfus - one of Alastair Reynolds most popular characters - this is a fast paced SF crime story, combining a futuristic setting with a gripping tale of technology, revolution and revenge.

One citizen died a fortnight ago. Two a week ago. Four died yesterday . . . and unless the cause can be found - and stopped - within the next four months, everyone will be dead. For the Prefects, the hunt for a silent, hidden killer is on . . .

Alastair Reynolds has returned to the world of The Prefect for this stand-alone SF mystery in which no one is safe. The technological implants which connect every citizen to each other have become murder weapons, and no one knows who or what the killer is - or who the next targets will be. But their reach is spreading, and time is not on the Prefects' side.

Read by John Lee
(p) 2018 Hachette Audio

Critics Review

  • A tremendously assured read, a fast-paced page-turner that delivers a well thought out story.

    GUARDIAN

  • An utterly involving thriller, with a mystery that unfolds under steely control.

    DAILY MAIL

  • Reynolds has not only rise to the challenge, but upped the ante.

    SFX

  • Intriguing speculation about human identity and potential.

    PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

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  • Possibly the best space opera I've read.

    SF REVU

  • Reynolds combines depth in characterization and dazzling hard-science applications to keep the reader turning pages.

    BOOKLIST

  • A vivid universe with beautiful settings and engaging, dynamic characters ...Fans of sf will definitely want to pick up this title, especially if they also enjoy mysteries or police procedurals.

    LIBRARY JOURNAL

  • A revelation that satisfies the demands of SF and mystery.

    LOCUS

  • If you're looking for a cracking sci-fi mystery, pick this one up.

    SF AND F REVIEWS

  • Incredible story telling and all plaudits are greatly deserved.

    GEEK SYNDICATE

  • Cerebral but gripping, Elysium Fire is a must for Reynolds fans and a recommended read.

    SCIFINOW

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Details
Author
Alastair Reynolds
Narrator
John Lee
Duration
17 hours 48 minutes
Release Date
25 January 2018
ISBN
9781409170914
Format
Audiobook
Publisher
Orion
Genre
Science fiction

Synopsis

Featuring Inspector Dreyfus - one of Alastair Reynolds most popular characters - this is a fast paced SF crime story, combining a futuristic setting with a gripping tale of technology, revolution and revenge. One citizen died a fortnight ago. Two a week ago. Four died yesterday . . . and unless the cause can be found - and stopped - within the next four months, everyone will be dead. For the Prefects, the hunt for a silent, hidden killer is on . . . Alastair Reynolds has returned to the world of The Prefect for this stand-alone SF mystery in which no one is safe. The technological implants which connect every citizen to each other have become murder weapons, and no one knows who or what the killer is - or who the next targets will be. But their reach is spreading, and time is not on the Prefects' side.Read by John Lee(p) 2018 Hachette Audio

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