Hamilton was born in rutland in 1960 and now lives in somerset. Feb 07, 2018 the book hits bookstores on september 4th, 2018. Peter f hamilton is one of the biggest science fiction authors on the planet, the multimillion selling author of the commonwealth saga, the void trilogy and more. Hamiltons and alastair reynolds 2016 uk book signing tour mentioned in the video has since finished. Jul 31, 2012 manhattan in reverse, hamilton s first collection since a second chance at eden appeared in 1998, is a genuine publishing event, offering seven compact examples of their authors imaginative range and sheer narrative virtuosity. Hamiltons a second chance at eden, is a collection of short stories which provides glimpses of his trilogy the nights dawn and provides a history of the confederation which leads to the time of joshua calvert and quinn dexter, the protagonists of the nights dawn trilogy. You can find more information on the official peter f hamilton fan club over on facebook. Hamilton was born in rutland, england on 2 march 1960. Later this week, he should be signing the final contracts on getting a tv pilot done for pandoras star, with the intent of selling it to a major network as a miniseries that should not only carry through the entire prime story arc, but, if its successful, go all the way. Hamilton, including pandoras star, and judas unchained, and more on thriftbooks. Jul 30, 2012 this signing takes place on thursday september 2012 from 6. Photograph your local culture, help wikipedia and win. Flying to new york on wednesday for comiccon at the javits centre.
He has written many bestselling novels, including the greg mandel series, the nights dawn trilogy, the commonwealth saga, the void trilogy, shortstory collections and several standalone novels. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Aliens watch the rise of humanity in an excerpt from peter. The reality dysfunction, the neutronium alchemist and the naked god. Hamilton was born in rutland in 1960 and still lives nearby. Hamiltons upcoming novel, salvation, which hits bookstores on september 4th, 2018. Jun, 2019 synopsis salvation is the first title in a stunning science fiction trilogy, the salvation sequence, by peter f. He was born on march 2, 1960 in rutland, england and still lives there to this day with his wife and kids. Join peter f hamilton signing salvation lost at the forbidden planet london megastore on wednesday 23rd october from 6 7pm. Thanks to the shattering discovery made at the end of book 1, humanity now knows that the seemingly benevolent olyix actually plan to turn humans into pods and carry them away to meet the olyix god at the end of. I met peter hamilton at a question and answer session and book signing a couple of years ago and i have to say. Hamilton is a british author best known for writing space operas.
As of the publication of his tenth novel in 2004, his works had sold over two million copies worldwide. Hamilton returns to his acclaimed commonwealth series in this thrilling followup to the abyss beyond dreams. Featuring hamilton s trademark blend of intricate plotting, riveting suspense, highconcept science, and vivid characters, a night without stars brings the story to a fully satisfying finish. Come along for your chance to meet peter and stephen and get your books. That same month, on tuesday 25 september 2012 from 6. Hamilton has produced something extraordinary with this amazing opening volume of a mindblowing trilogy. His themes include sexually active teenagers, politics, religion and armed conflict. Peter f hamilton and alastair reynolds signing events at. The three books are each well over a thousand pages long and are not standalone novels. Hamilton as he constructed a complete universe, as background to tell his amazing story. List of works by or about british science fiction author peter f. Second part of hamiltons alieninvasion space opera trilogy salvation, 2018. Thanks to the shattering discovery made at the end of book 1, humanity now knows that the seemingly benevolent olyix actually plan to turn humans into pods and carry them away to meet the olyix god at the end of the universe. His first novel, mindstar rising, was published in 1993, beginning a writing career spanning more than 20 books and.
Featuring hamiltons trademark blend of intricate plotting, riveting suspense, highconcept science, and vivid characters, a night without stars brings the story to a fully satisfying finish. The second book in the trilogy, the temporal void, was published in 2008. He has written many bestselling novels, including the greg mandel series, the nights dawn trilogy, the commonwealth saga, the void trilogy, shortstory collections and several standalone novels including fallen dragon and great north road. An evening with science fiction superstar peter f hamilton. Hamiltons signing at the manchester deansgate branch of waterstones. He has written many bestselling novels, including the greg mandel series, the nights dawn trilogy, the commonwealth saga, the void trilogy, the chronicle of the fallers, short story collections and. Described as an epic space opera that begins in the year 2380, the commonwealth universe extends across. This saga consists of the novels pandoras star 2004 and judas unchained 2005. I recently finished the great north road, i have to admit its not up to par with the nightdawn trilogy or pandora, but still it was a. In the twentythird century, humanity is enjoying a utopia. Hamilton and stephen baxter thursday, 7 november 2019 at. His previous novels are the greg mandel series and the bestselling nights dawn trilogy.
Order of commonwealth books the commonwealth universe is a series of science fiction novels by english author peter f. Peter will be reading from salvation, signing books and answering. Tiny torn patch in top left hand corner of front free endpaper but otherwise the book is near fine. Hamilton i ever read and it is still my favourite, despite the stiff competition. You might know me as the bestselling author of the nights dawn trilogy. Humanity rises to meet a powerful alien threat, in this extraordinary sequel to peter f. A novel salvation sequence book 1 audio version by peter f. We are incredibly excited to have both peter f hamilton and alastair reynolds in store to celebrate the release of their new novels and sign books. Born in rutland, england, he began writing in 1987 and sold his first short story to fear magazine in 1988.
Hamiltons upcoming novel, salvation, which hits bookstores. Ad 2204 an alien shipwreck is discovered on a planet at the very limits of human expansion so security director feriton kayne selects a team to investigate. Aliens watch the rise of humanity in an excerpt from peter f. Hamiltons commonwealth saga tv pilot potentially on. The third book in the trilogy, the evolutionary void, was published in august 2010.
Manhattan in reverse, hamiltons first collection since a second chance at eden appeared in 1998, is a genuine publishing event, offering seven compact examples of their authors imaginative range and sheer narrative virtuosity. In the future, human lifespans have been extended indefinitely and earth is a comparative paradise. This book is a vital guide to the nights dawn trilogy. Hamiltons salvation is the first book of an allnew series that highlights the inventiveness of an author at the top of his game. He has also created a small but memorable body of shorter fiction as compelling and carefully crafted as his longer, more characteristic work. Discover book depositorys huge selection of peter f hamilton books online.
Peter f hamilton will be signing salvation and stephen baxter will be signing xeelee. Hamilton at a book fair in paris, france, in march 2009. Events at waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Id almost quit after a 100 pages, because nothing had happened till then, but fate am i glad i persisted. Now i already got pandoras star but also can get my mitts on misspent youth. Hello peter and thank you for every amazing book you gave us. Hamilton is the author of numerous novels, including a night without stars, the abyss beyond dreams, great. He has written many bestselling novels, including the greg mandel series, the nights dawn trilogy, the commonwealth saga, the void trilogy, shortstory collections and several standalone. He began writing in 1987 and sold his first short story to fear magazine in 1988. Also published by macmillan and pan is a second chance at eden, a novella and six short stories, and the confederation. Hamilton was born in rutland in 1960, and still lives near rutland water. The opening novella, watching trees grow, is an enthralling, multilayered account of a murder investigation that. He has written many bestselling novels, including the greg mandel series, the nights dawn trilogy, the commonwealth saga, the void trilogy, shortstory collections and several standalone novels including fallen dragon and. In truth, it was only on monday that i found out about the signing, after chloe from tor uk very kindly invited me to dinner with herself and peter afterwards.
Since peter f hamilton himself told the entire crowd at the last dragoncon panel about this, were free to tell you. Titan of science fiction peter f hamilton will be appearing to discuss his. Born in rutland, england, he began writing in 1987 and sold his first short story to fear magazine in 1988 his first novel, mindstar rising, was published in 1993, beginning a writing career spanning more than 20 books and counting. Misspent youth 2002 takes place 340 years before the events of pandoras star. He has also been published in interzone and the anthologies in dreams and new worlds, as well as in several smallpress publications. Synopsis salvation is the first title in a stunning science fiction trilogy, the salvation sequence, by peter f. Hamilton introducing his new book the dreaming void, featuring characters from the bestselling judas unchained, this novel begins a stunning new trilogy set in a far future where one great mystery remains. Of the three main plot threads here, two are set early in the 23rd century. He has written many bestselling novels, including the greg mandel series, the nights dawn trilogy, the commonwealth saga, the void trilogy, the chronicle of the fallers, short story collections and several standalone novels including. In 1987, he started writing and it was in 1988 when he sold his first short story to fear magazine. Im peter f hamilton and i write big science fiction books. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Misspent youth 2002 takes place 340 years before the events of pandoras. The nights dawn trilogy is a masterpiece a peter f.
On the site you can find information on peters novels along with some extras, and a gallery of both official and fan art. Blackwells manchester are thrilled to announce that peter f. The commonwealth saga is a series of science fiction novels by british science fiction writer peter f. Hamilton has also written several books set in the same literary universe. Described as an epic space opera that begins in the year 2380, the commonwealth universe extends across many different worlds and features dozens of characters. Jacket has slight surface marking and is a little rubbed at the corners and top. Hamilton is britains biggest selling fiction author. Hamilton has earned both critical acclaim and a devoted following for such interstellar epics as the nights dawn trilogy and fallen dragon. Hamilton and stephen baxter, two of the most prominent names in modern science fiction writing, will be here instore on thursday 7th november between 12. His novels often have multiple main characters whose paths only cross later on in the story.
I have read several of hamilton s books and i always feel i have given my brain a good workout, really stretched out those neurons. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. This signing takes place on thursday september 2012 from 6. As of the publication of his 10th novel in 2004, his works had sold over 2 million copies worldwide. Hamilton is an english novelist of science fiction and in particular, space operas. Exclusive peter f hamiltons salvation lost cover reveal.
Oct 29, 2019 second part of hamilton s alieninvasion space opera trilogy salvation, 2018. After the greg mandel novels, hamilton wrote a space opera in three volumes, known collectively as the nights dawn trilogy. Foyles cabot circus, su21 brigstowe street, bs1 3bh. He began writing in 1987, and sold his first short story to fear magazine in 1988. Jump to navigation jump to search list of works by or about british. Eventbrite blackwells manchester presents science fiction book signing.