Inhibitor Phase, Alastair Reynolds
Inhibitor Phase, Alastair Reynolds
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Inhibitor Phase

Author: Alastair Reynolds

Narrator: John Lee

Unabridged: 19 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Orbit

Published: 10/12/2021


Synopsis

A stellar new science fiction adventure from the author who redefined space opera, set in his bestselling Revelation Space universe.

For thirty years a tiny band of humans has been sheltering in the caverns of an airless, crater-pocked world called Michaelmas. Beyond their solar system lie the ruins of human interstellar civilization, stalked by a ruthless, infinitely patient cybernetic entity determined to root out the last few bands of survivors. One man has guided the people of Michaelmas through the hardest of times, and given them hope against the wolves: Miguel de Ruyter.

When a lone human ship blunders into their system, and threatens to lead the wolves to Michaelmas, de Ruyter embarks on a desperate, near-suicide mission to prevent catastrophe. But an encounter with a refugee from the ship—the enigmatic woman who calls herself only Glass—leads to de Ruyter's world being turned upside down.

About Alastair Reynolds

Born in Barry, South Wales, Alastair Reynolds studied at Newcastle University and the University of St. Andrews. A former astrophysicist for the European Space Agency, he now writes full-time. He is the author of many short stories and twelve novels, including Chasm City, winner of the British Science Fiction Association Award for Best Novel, and House of Suns.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Gerhard on July 04, 2021

'All civilisations move to an accommodation of their past atrocities.' It is incredible to think that Revelation Space was published originally in 2000. Setting a new benchmark in noir space opera, it was shortlisted for the BSFA and Arthur C. Clarke Awards. The subsequent trilogy also got a mention......more

Goodreads review by Bradley on September 11, 2021

This new book by Reynolds is going to be slightly difficult to review. If you haven't read any of the previous novels in the Revelation Space universe, or the short stories or novellas, then you might have a perfectly fine time with the read. It takes us on a long trip through time and space, lettin......more

Goodreads review by Jamie on October 18, 2021

Glorious. Reynolds trimmed all the fat from this one. It is tight, fast moving, bold and thrilling, packed with big ideas and mind blowing hard sci-fi. A chilling atmosphere pervades, with the story taking shape as a kind of desperate galactic scavenger hunt across the ruined planets and settlements......more

Goodreads review by Rachel (TheShadesofOrange) on October 20, 2021

3.5 Stars While Inhibitor Phase is part of the larger Revelation Space series, the author has stated that it can be read as a standalone or entry point to the universe. Knowing this, I picked up this new release as my first Reynolds.  However I have a strong feeling that my impression of this novel wa......more

Goodreads review by GuardFellow on September 20, 2021

First up I want to say that I love the early work of Alastair Reynolds. Chasm City and Pushing Ice are two of my all time favourite books... That said the last few books I have read by him have really not been to the same standard (Revenger, Blue Remembered Earth and now Inhibitor Phase) -Spoilers ahe......more


Quotes

"This wonderfully complicated, fascinating space opera carries on the adventures of teen sisters Adrana and Arafura Ness, who find themselves over their heads in deep space intrigue... [A] marvelous mix of character study and space adventure."—Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Shadow Captain

"Shadow Captain does what a great sequel should do: it builds upon, rather than replicates, the earlier work while escalating the drama and upping the stakes. ... The worlds'-shattering conclusion has us very much looking forward to our next voyage with the Ness sisters."—B&N Sci-Fi and Fantasy Blog on Shadow Captain

"The sequel to last year's space heist story, Revenger, is an equally-gripping story about two sisters, Adrana and Fura Ness, on the hunt for the greatest treasure in the universe."—Kirkus on Shadow Captain

"A swashbuckling thriller--Pirates of the Caribbean meets Firefly--that nevertheless combines the author's trademark hard SF with effective, coming-of-age characterization."
The Guardian on Revenger

"Revenger is classic Reynolds-that is to say, top of the line science fiction, where characters are matched beautifully with ideas and have to find their place in a complex future. More!"—Greg Bear on Revenger

"Alastair Reynolds [is] one of the leading lights of the New Space Opera Movement . . . . Revenger is tremendous fun." —Locus

"Reynolds has sketched in a galaxy littered with the relics of former civilizations (human and alien), with plenty left to the reader's imagination, and room for a sequel."—Library Journal on Revenger

"An expert mix of the fantastical and horrific."—Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Revenger

"Reynolds' newest action-packed science fiction novel is a tale of sisterly devotion, heartbreaking loss, and brutal vengeance . . . Fans will enjoy the well-developed characters and detailed world building."—Booklist on Revenger

"By far the most enjoyable book Reynolds has ever written."—SFX on Revenger