"Splinter" is a thought-provoking science fiction novel about faith, disaster and alien intelligence by one of the new masters of the genre. When Hector discovers his estranged father has channelled the family fortune into a bizarre doomsday cult who await the imminent destruction of the Earth, he is wracked by feelings of betrayal and doubt. Things change, however, the night an asteroid plummets from space and destroys the planet, leaving Hector and a handful of survivors struggling for survival on a splinter of the Earth. Trapped amongst the surviving cultists, Hector must confront his own fears and doubts to help rebuild both the human race and his relationship with his father. This is a vibrant homage to a classic Jules Verne novel from a multiple Arthur C Clarke Award nominee.
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Adam Roberts spent five years as South Asia bureau chief for the Economist, based in Delhi. Previously he was Africa Correspondent for the same publication. He is now European Business Correspondent, based in Paris. He is the author of The Wonga Coup.
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition, Limited Edition. UK Hardback 1st Edition First Printing in brand new unread condition. Both books have no dustjackets as issued. 'Splinter' is signed by the author and numbered 589 of 1000 copies. 'Off On A Comet' by Jules Verne is edited and introduced by Adam Roberts. These two volumes are housed together in a slipcase. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 601
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