The Star Fraction
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The debut novel from a major force in SF, the first of his novels to be shortlisted for the Arthur C. Clarke Award.
Tato série vás vtáhne do futuristického světa plného politických intrik a technologických zázraků. Sledujte osudy postav, které se snaží přežít a ovlivnit směřování lidstva v době zásadních společenských změn. Nabízí komplexní pohled na budoucnost, kde se střetávají ideologie a odvaha jednotlivců může změnit běh dějin.






The debut novel from a major force in SF, the first of his novels to be shortlisted for the Arthur C. Clarke Award.
LIFE ON NEW MARS... is tough for humans, but death's only a minor inconvenience. The machines know their place, and only the Abolitionists object.Until a young man walks into Ship City, a clone who remembers Jon Wilde's life as an anarchist with nuclear capability, who was accused of losing World War 3. He also remembers Dave Reid, the city's boss, who haunts Wilde's memory to the end...a cold death in Kazakhstan. In Reid's cyborg concubine, Dee Model, both men see the image of their obsessions, and information that wants to be free. But she has ideas of her own...The Stone Canal moves from the recent past into a distant future, where long lives and strange deaths await those who survive the wars and revolutions to come.
In 'The Cassini Division', Jonathan Wilde returns to a transformed Earth in the 25th century. The narrative explores the changes that occurred and the events following his return.
In a post-World War 3 world marked by devastation, young graduate Clovis embarks on a journey of historical research while becoming captivated by Merrial, who is striving to establish a new civilization away from Earth.
Exploring themes of revolution and societal change, this volume features two pivotal works by Ken MacLeod set in a future shaped by political upheaval and technological advancement. "The Star Fraction" delves into a divided world where ideologies clash, while "The Stone Canal" examines identity and the consequences of choices in a richly imagined universe. Together, they form a compelling narrative that challenges perceptions of progress and the human condition.
The narrative continues with The Cassini Division and The Sky Road, concluding Ken MacLeod's acclaimed Fall Revolution series. These novels explore themes of political intrigue, technological advancements, and the complexities of human society in a richly imagined future. The intertwining stories feature diverse characters navigating a universe shaped by revolutionary ideas and the consequences of their actions, solidifying MacLeod's reputation in the science fiction genre.