A Second Chance at Eden
From the author of the Night’s Dawn Trilogy, comes a novella and six stories set in the same brilliantly realized universe.
In 'Sonnie’s Edge', the popular sport of ‘beastie-baiting’ involves contests to the death between artificial monsters controlled through human affinity bonds. Sonnie’s team is particularly successful... but her monster, ‘Khanivore’, has one special advantage...
In 'A Second Chance at Eden', Eden is a bitek habitat which orbits Jupiter. Mining the fusion fuel on which Earth is dependant, it is a mini-nation of radical politics – and even more radical technology. Then its creator is murdered in full view of the whole opulation. But nobody can identify the perpetrator – or the motive.
In 'CandyBuds', The crime-lord Laurus rules Kariwak with an iron fist, jealously guarding control of the bitek trade. But when an astonishing new substance appears on the streets, virtual reality takes on an entirely new dimension.
Plus four other dazzling stories from the bestselling Peter F. Hamilton...
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Peter F. Hamilton
Peter F. Hamilton's name resonates with fans of sprawling, intricate science fiction tales that blur the boundaries of human ambition, artificial intelligence, and the vast reaches of space. Born in Rutland, England, in 1960, Hamilton has transformed the genre with his ability to weave grand narratives that span centuries and galaxies, all while exploring the intimate threads of human emotion and conflict.
Hamilton’s journey as a writer began in the late 1980s, with his first short story sold to Fear magazine in 1988. But it wasn’t until the release of Mindstar Rising in 1993 that he first captured the imaginations of readers. From there, his reputation skyrocketed, especially with the monumental success of The Night's Dawn Trilogy. This epic space opera marked him as one of the key voices in modern science fiction. His works, often set in detailed universes brimming with complex characters and world-shaking events, quickly made him a fixture on bestseller lists, with millions of copies of his books flying off shelves worldwide.
Confederation Universe
The Confederation Universe was developed by Peter F. Hamilton for his Night's Dawn Trilogy, consisting of The Reality Dysfunction (1996), The Neutronium Alchemist (1998) and The Naked God (2000). There is also a compilation of short stories called A Second Chance at Eden, set before The Reality Dysfunction but in the same Confederation Universe. The stories provide some history to the trilogy, starting with the origins of the Edenist culture and leading up to a story about the Lady Macbeth and Joshua's father.
Confederation Universe consists of 2 total books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
Related series The Night's Dawn Trilogy
Reviews and Comments
A book of short stories, set in the same universe as the Nights Dawn trilogy, which I'll presume anyone interested in this book has read. The shorter book made for more concisely drawn characters. The stories each examined a speculative theme, whereas the trilogy touches on many, and they sometimes get lost among the sprawling plot. That said, these are more personal, less grand stories. So, more science fiction, less space opera.