Synopsis
The Soldier is the first novel in the no-holds barred Rise of the Jain series, by bestselling science fiction author Neal Asher.
Her mission is vital. Her failure is unthinkable.
A corner of space swarms with alien technology, a danger to all sentient life. It’s guarded by Orlandine, who must keep it contained – as it could destroy entire civilizations. An alien...
Details
15 November 2018464 pages
9781509862412Imprint: Tor
Reviews
Neal Asher's books are like an adrenaline shot targeted directly for the brainJohn Scalzi
The Soldier provides everything we demand from Asher: a beautifully complex universe where AIs, aliens and post-humans scheme and struggle – magnificently awesome. Then Asher turns it up to elevenPeter F. Hamilton
A richly imagined, exotic world, nonstop action, and unimaginable stakes - I couldn't put The Soldier downYoon Ha Lee, author of Ninefox Gambit
Neal Asher's coruscating mix of epic space opera, weaponised Darwinism and high-stakes intrigue channels the primal flame of deep-core science fictionPaul McAuley, author of Four Hundred Billion Stars
