The Temporal Void: The Void trilogy: Book Two - Tapa blanda

The Commonwealth is in turmoil as the Living Dream cult prepares to pilgrimage into the Void. Breaching this sealed micro-verse could cause an irreparable rift in space. But the cult's fanatics won't be halted, as the Void projects dreams of a paradise. An enemy invasion fleet also approaches as the Oscien Empire takes advantage of the Commonwealth's confusion. Yet unity is impossible, as post-human factions enter an internecine war over humanity's destiny. Investigator Paula Myo is determined to find the Void's latest prophet, believing this could unlock the crisis, but even she will need help. This `Second Dreamer' is even now channelling the Void's latest visions to a rapt humanity. At the heart of events is Edeard the Waterwalker, who lived long ago within the Void. He's Living Dream's messiah, visions of his crusade against injustice inspiring billions and Edeard's glorious story has also incited the Pilgrimage. And, as his ultimate triumph approaches, the Void's true nature will be revealed. 'This is thrilling stuff . . . compulsively readable' The Times

Peter F. Hamilton was born in Rutland in 1960 and still lives nearby. He began writing in 1987, and sold his first short story to Fear magazine in 1988. He has written many bestselling novels, including the Greg Mandel series, the Night's Dawn trilogy, the Commonwealth Saga, the Void trilogy, short-story collections and several standalone novels including Fallen Dragon and Great North Road.