This is science fiction on the grandest of scales - a cast of thousands set across hundreds of years and in the farthest reaches of Human Space. A prequel to his earlier novel A FIRE UPON THE DEEP, this new novel is epic in scope and a thoroughly riveting read.
Ezr Vinh is a member of one of the largest and most powerful clans within the Qeng Ho - the Qeng Ho are a race apart, traders whose nation is space, whose very reason for living is finding the outposts of fallen civilisations, waiting for them to claw themselves back to a point where they are able to be of use and then taking them for all they are worth. But nicely. The Emergents have dragged themselves back from the brink of ruin, taking on board as much of Qeng Ho tradition as they need to make deals of their own. But their methods are brutal and ruthless. A DEEPNESS IN THE SKY is the story of Ezr Vinh and Thomas Nau, an Emergent Podmaster, and the compromises they have to make in order to survive at the limits of the universe as they sit in wait for the spider citizens of Arachna. Waiting for the new sun to wake Arachna to a new atomic age...
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Huge, intricate, and ingenious, with superbly realized aliens: a chilling spellbinding dramatization of the horrors of slavery and mind control. "Kirkus Reviews (pointer review)"
A feast of imagination. As always, Vinge satisfies with richly imagined worlds and a full-flavored story. "Greg Bear"
Wonderfully engaging! "Cleveland Plain Dealer""
"Huge, intricate, and ingenious, with superbly realized aliens: a chilling spellbinding dramatization of the horrors of slavery and mind control." --Kirkus Reviews (pointer review)
"A feast of imagination. As always, Vinge satisfies with richly imagined worlds and a full-flavored story." --Greg Bear
"Wonderfully engaging!" --Cleveland Plain Dealer
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Book Description Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Chris Moore (illustrator). The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001318210
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Chris Moore (illustrator). 1st Edition. First edition first printing. Hardback book is tight clean and square. Boards very sharp and clean. Nice sharp spine ends, title gilt perfect. Text block clean, with touch of light toning to top edge. Previous owners name and date to the FEP. The pages are otherwise unblemished. Feels very lightly read. Fine condition. Jacket is very glossy and has been kept in archival cover since purchase. Overall a fine copy. For grading accuracy books are photographed without a protective book cover. This book is fitted with a non adhesive archival quality book protector to make a worthy addition to your collection. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. A fine copy of this collectible first edition first printing title, uncommon UK edition, especially in this exceptional condition. Winner of the Hugo Best Novel award in 2000, a superb addition to a modern SF collection. Seller Inventory # 007566