Salvation by Peter F. Hamilton

Salvation (Salvation Sequence, #1)

by Peter F. Hamilton

Salvation is the first title in a stunning science fiction trilogy, the Salvation Sequence, by Peter F. Hamilton. For fans of Iain M. Banks and Dan Simmons.

Know your enemy – or be defeated.

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An alien shipwreck is discovered on a planet at the very limits of human expansion – so Security Director Feriton Kayne selects a team to investigate. The ship’s sinister cargo not only raises bewildering questions, but could also foreshadow humanity’s extinction. It will be up to the team to bring back answers, and the consequences of this voyage will change everything.

Back on Earth, we can now make deserts bloom and extend lifespans indefinitely. Humanity seems invulnerable. We therefore welcomed the Olyix to Earth when they contacted us. They needed fuel for their pilgrimage across the galaxy – and in exchange they helped us advance our technology. But were the Olyix a blessing or a curse?

THE FAR FUTURE
Many lightyears from Earth, Dellian and his clan of genetically engineered soldiers are raised with one goal. They must confront and destroy their ancient adversary. The enemy that caused mankind to flee across the galaxy and that hunts us still. If they aren’t stopped, we will be wiped out – and we’re running out of time.

Continue the SF thrills with Salvation Lost and The Saints of Salvation.

'A space-opera intrigue with a cold shock of an ending that makes the sequel a matter of urgency' – Ken MacLeod, author of The Sky Road

Reviewed by neddieb on

3 of 5 stars

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I’ll be honest, I was kind of confused reading this book. I actually had to take down notes on who was who, what time in the story I was reading (past, present,future) and basically what the heck was going on. However, the story for some reason kept me engaged.

I did do a lot of skimming throughout some chapters. Some chapters were basically boring. Some of the storylines just seemed to drag on like fillers. I did loose interest at some points and quickly skimmed through.

For me, this book kind of got exciting when I was 75% into the book.

The ending chapters were very engaging and I could not put the book down. I was captivated and found that when the book ended it was great. I am totally looking forward to the next book, Salvation Lost. I’m hoping there will be excitement throughout the whole book and not as close to the end of the story as this first book in the series.

I will read the next book.

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