ayla_abbott
Written on Dec 4, 2022
The war is over. Its heroes forgotten. Until one chance discovery . . .
Idris has neither aged nor slept since they remade him in the war. And one of humanity’s heroes now scrapes by on a freelance salvage vessel, to avoid the attention of greater powers.
After earth was destroyed, mankind created a fighting elite to save their species, enhanced humans such as Idris. In the silence of space they could communicate, mind-to-mind, with the enemy. Then their alien aggressors, the Architects, simply disappeared – and Idris and his kind became obsolete.
Now, fifty years later, Idris and his crew have discovered something strange abandoned in space. It’s clearly the work of the Architects – but are they returning? And if so, why? Hunted by gangsters, cults and governments, Idris and his crew race across the galaxy hunting for answers. For they now possess something of incalculable value, that many would kill to obtain.
- ISBN10 0316705853
- ISBN13 9780316705851
- Publish Date 3 August 2021 (first published 27 May 2021)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Orbit
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 560
- Language English
Reviews
Quirky Cat
Written on Aug 2, 2021
Shards of Earth is the first novel in Adrian Tchaikovsky's latest series, The Final Architects Trilogy. It's an extensive science fiction novel, as only Tchaikovsky could ever dream of pulling off.
Mankind had to find new ways to stay alive following the destruction of the earth. They created enhanced humans, ones with linked minds and the ability to communicate with the enemies. It made them the deadliest of opponents. And humanity's best defense.
Idris is one of those humans. After the Architects vanished, it seemed like people such as him had no purpose in the great expanse of space. However, Idris and his lot know that war is never far behind, especially when questions have been left unanswered.
Honestly, I'm almost at a loss for words here. Shards of Earth is every bit the intense and expansive science fiction novel that I had hoped it would be. Arguably, it is so much more than that. In fact, my brain is already demanding a second read-through of this novel, just to make sure that I captured every detail.
On that note, it's probably worth mentioning that it is every bit as dense as it is tense. There is a lush backstory for readers to delve into, not to mention a plethora of characters and motivations to understand and appreciate.
It makes the world (universe) come to life, and it feels vibrant and threatening all in one. It's perfect, especially for fans of epic space operas. This is a novel that will not disappoint; I can promise you that much.
Thanks to Orbit and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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