Darien is no longer a lost outpost of humanity, but the prize in an intergalactic power struggle. Hegemony forces control the planet, while Earth merely observes, rendered impotent by galactic politics. Yet Earth's ambassador to Darien will become a player in a greater conflict as there is more at stake than a turf war on a newly discovered world. An ancient temple hides access to a hyperspace prison, housing the greatest threat sentient life has ever known. Millennia ago, malignant intelligences were caged there following an apocalyptic struggle, and their servants work on their release. Now a new war is coming.

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About the Author
Michael Cobley was born in the city of Leicester, has lived in Perth (Australia) and Glasgow but now resides in North Ayrshire. His previous works have included the Shadowkings trilogy (a dark and grim fantasy epic), Iron Mosaic (a collection of short stories) and Seeds of Earth, Orphaned Worlds and The Ascendant Stars, comprising the Humanity's Fire trilogy. Ancestral Machines is a stand-alone novel set in the universe of Humanity's Fire.

Reviews
Space opera has never been in more capable hands GUARDIAN Fast and exciting WATERSTONES BOOKS QUARTERLY Packs a mighty punch BOOKGEEKS.CO.UK



Book Information
ISBN 9781841496344
Author Michael Cobley
Format Paperback
Page Count 656
Imprint Orbit
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Weight(grams) 350g
Dimensions(mm) 178mm * 111mm * 42mm