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The Abyss Beyond Dreams by Peter F. Hamilton

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The novel “The Abyss Beyond Dreams” by Peter F. Hamilton was published for the first time in 2014. It’s the first book in The Chronicle of the Fallers duology.

When Laura Brandt is suddenly awakened from suspended animation during her voyage aboard the starship “Vermillion”, she quickly realizes that something terrible has happened. Other crew members have also been awakened, and together they determine that the small fleet that had set out on an intergalactic journey has ended up inside the Void.

The Raiel have stood guard over the Void for a million years after they attempted to send a fleet of warships into it. Something has changed within that universe, where the laws of physics differ vastly from those of the normal universe. A Raiel asks Nigel Sheldon to enter the Void to understand what is truly happening, as this is the only way to uncover the secrets of that universe.

Mutant 59: The Plastic Eater, sometimes published as "Mutant 59: The Plastic Eaters, by Kit Pedler and Gerry Davis

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The novel “Mutant 59: The Plastic Eater”, sometimes published as “Mutant 59: The Plastic Eaters”, by Kit Pedler and Gerry Davis was published for the first time in 1972.

A series of accidents strikes various types of vehicles, ranging from an airliner to the London Underground and even a spacecraft. Other incidents are caused by a major failure in a traffic control system. A group of researchers discusses the possibility that something is happening to aminostyrene, a new type of plastic that has been in production for some time and was successful due to its biodegradability.

Convinced he has found the cause of the problem, Luke Gerrard goes to investigate in the Underground following a breakdown, accompanied by Anne Kramer, the wife of the director of the group that invented aminostyrene. The situation turns dangerous due to explosions and fires, and accidents begin to multiply across London.

Aftermath by Randall Sharpe

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The novel “Aftermath” by Randall Sharpe was published for the first time in 2023. It’s the third book in the Astral Alignment series and follows “Addendum”.

Clover Field is ready to lead her new people into battle, as ordered by her new deities. However, she must clash with a powerful entity, surviving only because her new body can be sliced ​​in two without killing her. That enables her two halves to be rejoined. Xander Powers, his family, and another group of survivors have arrived on a planet that seems barely habitable for humans, yet the surrounding environment appears to harbor hidden dangers.

Despite the catastrophe the Astral Alignment wreaked upon Earth, a portion of humanity managed to survive by leaving the planet in hopes of a fresh start. The new kingdom of Camelot isn’t the original, yet King Arthur is determined to confront a threat that could destroy it. On the planet Nibiru, the Anunnaki civilization has survived for millions of years, but the humans still living in the solar system eventually come into conflict with them.

White Darkness by David A. McIntee

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The novel “White Darkness” by David A. McIntee was published for the first time in 1993. It’s No. 15 in the “New Adventures” range by Virgin Publishing and follows “Lucifer Rising”.

Recent adventures have been rather stressful, and having two companions aboard the TARDIS doesn’t exactly help one relax. Consequently, the Seventh Doctor decides to stop off at a tropical location during a relatively uncomplicated era, such as the early 20th century. However, the TARDIS takes him, Ace, and Bernice to Haiti in 1915.

The travelers find themselves caught in the middle of one of the revolutions that periodically sweep the island, further complicated by spies and soldiers from various nations pursuing their own agendas. Danger also arises from practitioners of Vodoun. The Doctor must navigate the various threats, finding an ally in Dr. Howard Phillips.

The Face by Jack Vance

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The novel “The Face” by Jack Vance was published for the first time in 1979. It’s the fourth book in the Demon Princes series and follows “The Palace of Love”.

Kirth Gersen has found a lead that could take him to Lens Larque, one of the infamous Demon Princes. On the planet Dar Sai, a seemingly worthless company appears linked to Larque, but to obtain the information he needs, Gersen must gain control of it.

Shares in the Kotzash Mutual company appear to be worthless, yet Kirth Gersen struggles to acquire a sufficient amount of them. To secure some of them, he must engage in a literally life-or-death match of hadaul, a sport that can become really brutal. He begins a relationship with Jerdian Chanseth, a young Methlen aristocrat, but how can he lose sight of his mission to avenge his family?