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After more than 10 years and with a completed trilogy and other books inbetween, alastair reynolds has returned to the universe of his revelation space series with elysium fire, continuing a story that began in 2007s the prefect. One of my only complaints is that i wished there was more. While the universe in revenger is certainly grand and gloriously imagined, the story itself it much more personal. Jan 05, 2009 listen to revelation space audiobook by alastair reynolds. Alastair reynolds was born in 1966 in barry, wales he is a british science fiction author. Alastir reynolds, alastair reynold, alistair reynolds, alastair. In novels such as chasm city and revelation space, alastair reynolds established himself as an indisputable master. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.
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