“A complex narrative using Machiavellian plots in a tightly woven story of deception and rebirth.” RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick!)
Description
Catherine Asaro combines her diverse talents to blend hard science fiction and heartrending romance into a sweeping epic known as the Saga of the Skolian Empire. This is her trademark series. Ever since Primary Inversion, her very first novel, this series has continued to grow, building a significant readership and receiving widespread praise.
All of Asaro’s considerable talent is on display in Spherical Harmonic, the direct sequel to The Radiant Seas.
Separated for decades by circumstance and political machinations, the Ruby Dynasty, hereditary rulers of the Skolian Empire, struggle to bring together the tattered remnants of their family in the shadow of a disastrous interstellar war. Too many have died, others are presumed lost, yet they must move quickly if they are to resume their rightful place as rulers of Skolia.
Praise
“A complex narrative using Machiavellian plots in a tightly woven story of deception and rebirth.” RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick!)
“This fast-paced entry in the Saga of the Skolian Empire provides a backstory with plenty of battles and political machinations.” Publishers Weekly
“Blends dynastic intrigue with theoretical physics to create a story that will appeal to fans of hard sf as well as grand-scale storytelling.” Library Journal
“Fans of Asaro’s Saga of the Skolian Empire will not want to miss this installment.” Booklist
“An engaging outer space novel that will excite fans of the series.” TheBestReviews.com
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Jan 2, 2017 |
| Release Date | January 3, 2017 |
| Number in Series | 7 |
| Series Display String | The Saga of the Skolian Empire Series |
| Release Date Machine | 1483401600 |
| Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
| Provider | Blackstone Publishing |
| Categories | Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction, Romance, Space Opera, Sci Fi and Fantasy, Fiction - All, Fiction - Adult, Science Fiction |
Author Bio
Catherine Asaro writes science fiction, fantasy, and romance in six series and three stand-alone novels. The Quantum Rose won the 2001 Nebula Award for Best Novel, and The Spacetime Pool won the 2008 Nebula Award for Best Novella. She grew up near Berkeley, California. She earned a BS degree in chemistry with highest honors from UCLA, an MA degree in physics, and a PhD in chemical physics from Harvard University.
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Overview
Catherine Asaro combines her diverse talents to blend hard science fiction and heartrending romance into a sweeping epic known as the Saga of the Skolian Empire. This is her trademark series. Ever since Primary Inversion, her very first novel, this series has continued to grow, building a significant readership and receiving widespread praise.
All of Asaro’s considerable talent is on display in Spherical Harmonic, the direct sequel to The Radiant Seas.
Separated for decades by circumstance and political machinations, the Ruby Dynasty, hereditary rulers of the Skolian Empire, struggle to bring together the tattered remnants of their family in the shadow of a disastrous interstellar war. Too many have died, others are presumed lost, yet they must move quickly if they are to resume their rightful place as rulers of Skolia.
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