A further awe inspiring leap into the darkly imagined future of REVELATION SPACE. With his first novel Reynolds laid the foundations of a galaxy spanning future for mankind. And with each novel he takes us further into that galaxy, reveals another aspect of a future that holds few boundaries. Further into the dark heart of mankind. Awe inspiring doomsday weapons, vicious AIs, cities overwhelmed by plagues that twist and meld man and machine. The further we go into this future the more it is revealed to be the creation of a uniquely talented writer who is making a massive impact on world SF. Nominated for BSFA Award in 2003