Synopsis
Fractal Noise is a compelling story of first contact and a gripping standalone prequel to the To Sleep in a Sea of Stars - by internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini.
Humanity is not alone . . .
25 July 2234: The crew of the Adamura discovers an anomaly on an uninhabited planet.
They find a circular pit, fifty kilometres wide, its curve...
Details
23 May 2024432 pages
9781035001132Imprint: Tor
Reviews
A powerful piece of SF, with intelligent writing and big ideas
Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of the Children of Time series on To Sleep in a Sea of Stars
Paolini’s impressive imagination has produced an action-packed SF adventure that zings along at hyperluminal speed, with Kira as one of the most memorable characters of the genrePeter F. Hamilton, author of Pandora's Star on To Sleep in a Sea of Stars
Breathes new life into the classic first encounter narrative. . . . Paolini makes the experiences of his well-shaded explorers vivid and gripping through smart worldbuilding and believable stakes. James S.A. Corey fans will be especially rivetedPublishers Weekly, Starred Review
This pulse-pounding science-fiction novel pits human curiosity and technology against alien tech deep in the cosmos . . . An excellent starting point for the series as a wholeLibrary Journal
