A Second Chance at Eden


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Title: A Second Chance at Eden Subtitle:
Author: Hamilton, Peter Editor:
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Copyright Year: Publication Year: 1999
ISBN#: 0-446-60671-5 LCCN#:
Pages: 432 Translator:
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Genre: Keywords: Amazon.com; Science Fiction & Fantasy; Authors; A-Z; ( H ); Hamilton; Peter F; Amazon.com; Science Fiction & Fantasy; Science Fiction; General
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Date Created: 2010-08-14 Date Modified: 2010-08-14
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4.2"x6.8"x1.0"; 432 pages; 0.4 lb

This is a superb collection of stories from Peter Hamilton, set in the same universe as his excellent, bestselling epics Reality Dysfunction (Emergence and Expansion) and The Neutronium Alchemist (Consolidation and Conflict). It's hard to pick favorites here, because every one of the stories is superbly plotted, exciting, and full of fresh ideas. The novella "A Second Chance at Eden" is a classic detective story with unpredictable twists and turns. "Escape Route," which also appeared in The Year's Best Science Fiction, marks the reappearance of the starship Lady Macbeth and her crew, who must figure out a xenoc relic before they run afoul of some heavies. Hamilton favorites like bitek, affinity genes, xenocs, and Edenists are threaded throughout the collection, weaving detail into the epic tapestry of his universe. A Second Chance at Eden is perfect for Hamilton aficionados and novices alike. --Therese Littleton