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Descendant Machine

Stars and Bones #2 / 3
by Gareth L. Powell
Descendant Machine (Stars and Bones #2) by Gareth L. Powell
  ★ 8.00 / 1
1★2★3★4★5★6★7★18★9★10★

From the award-winning author comes a gripping, fast-paced and fascinating science fiction adventure. Vividly imagined and sharply written, fans of Ann Leckie and Becky Chambers will be engrossed.

When Nicola Mafalda’s scout ship comes under attack, she’s left deeply traumatised by the drastic action it takes to keep her alive. Months later, when an old flame comes to her for help, she realises she has to find a way to forgive both the ship and her former lover. Reckless elements are attempting to reactivate a giant machine that has lain dormant for thousands of years. To stop them, Nicola and her crew will have to put aside their differences, sneak aboard a vast alien megaship, and try to stay alive long enough to prevent galactic devastation.

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Updated 07/30/2024
Category: Science Fiction, Space Opera
Release date: April 11, 2023 (Titan Books)

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Gareth L. Powell

Gareth L. Powell

Gareth L. Powell was born and raised in Bristol, where he still lives, and his early mentors included Diana Wynne Jones and Helen Dunmore. His novels have twice won the BSFA Award, and been finalists for both the Locus Award in the US and the Seiun Award in Japan. He is probably best known for his acclaimed Embers of War space opera series, which includes the novels Embers of War, Fleet of Knives, and Light of Impossible Stars. He is a popular guest and speaker at conventions and literary events, and can often be found on Twitter @garethlpowell giving free advice to aspiring authors.

Stars and Bones

Stars and Bones consists of two books — series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Stars and Bones (Stars and Bones #1)
  ★ 9.00 / 1
Descendant Machine (Stars and Bones #2)
  ★ 8.00 / 1
Stars and Bones Book 3 (Stars and Bones #3)
  ⧗ 8.00 / 1


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