The Fractured Void by Tim Pratt
A brave starship crew are drawn into the schemes of interplanetary powers competing for galactic domination, in this epic space opera from the best-selling strategic boardgame, Twilight Imperium Captain Felix Duval and the crew of the Temerarious quietly patrol a remote Mentak Coalition colony system where nothing ever happens. But when they answer a distress call from a moon under attack, that peaceful existence is torn apart. They rescue a scientist, Thales, who's developing revolutionary technology to create new wormholes. He just needs a few things to make it fully operational. and now, ordered to aid the scientist, the Temerarious is targeted by two rival black-ops teams intent on reacquiring Thales. Can Felix trust Thales? Or is this a conspiracy to tip the balance of power in the galaxy forever?
“Pratt’s worldbuilding fascinates, and the plot serves up action and big ideas in equally tasty helpingsThis is definitely a series to watch.” -- Publishers Weekly Starred Review
“Brilliantly fun space opera.” -- Locus
"A breezy, tremendously fun space opera set in the world of Twilight Imperium, this was much funnier than I expected, and generally just a really entertaining read." -- Track of Words
"The Fractured Void is the epitome of what a Space Opera should truly be – detailed, complex and full of rich and engaging characters, while simultaneously allied to a galaxy-spanning plot that moves along at a fast pace with no extraneous detail or pointless side-plots, and written with a genuine sense of tension and a healthy dose of wry humour." -- SciFi and Fantasy Reviewer
"A fun and lighthearted romp of a novel." -- Tower of Winds
“Brilliantly fun space opera.” -- Locus
"A breezy, tremendously fun space opera set in the world of Twilight Imperium, this was much funnier than I expected, and generally just a really entertaining read." -- Track of Words
"The Fractured Void is the epitome of what a Space Opera should truly be – detailed, complex and full of rich and engaging characters, while simultaneously allied to a galaxy-spanning plot that moves along at a fast pace with no extraneous detail or pointless side-plots, and written with a genuine sense of tension and a healthy dose of wry humour." -- SciFi and Fantasy Reviewer
"A fun and lighthearted romp of a novel." -- Tower of Winds
Pratt, Tim: - Tim Pratt was born in Goldsboro, NC, and grew up in various places in the American South. He relocated to Northern California in 2001. His fiction has won a Hugo Award, and he's been a finalist for Sturgeon, Stoker, World Fantasy, Mythopoeic, World Fantasy, Scribe, and Nebula Awards, among others. His other books include three short story collections; a volume of poems; contemporary fantasy novels The Strange Adventures of Rangergirl and Briarpatch; gonzo historical The Constantine Affliction under the name T. Aaron Payton; fantasy roleplaying game tie-ins; and, as T.A. Pratt, eight books (and counting) about sorcerer Marla Mason. He occasionally edits anthologies, including the Rags and Bones anthology co-edited with Melissa Marr. He works as a senior editor for Locus magazine and lives in Berkeley, CA, with his wife Heather and their son, River. Find him online at timpratt.org.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781839080463 |
| ISBN 10 | 1839080469 |
| Title | The Fractured Void |
| Author | Tim Pratt |
| Series | Twilight Imperium |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Aconyte Books |
| Year published | 2021-01-21 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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