Saloa by Toby Weston returns to the universe of Singularity's Children, set a century further into the future. When Koro warrior Leimeie receives a message from her long-dead husband, she and her aspirant must break with their Klan to embark on an 11-billion-kilometre rescue mission. The journey from the Second Belt through the Golden Lands to ancient, decadent Earth is an odyssey where human nature proves the most perilous enemy. Universe-building comparable to Banks' Culture series, with not a word wasted.
What readers are saying:
"Comparable to Banks' Culture" -- Believable sci-fi concepts, well-developed characters, and a solar system that feels lived-in. I want at least twelve new volumes. ★★★★★
"Not a word wasted" -- Dense, rich prose where every sentence earns its place. A solar system that is a consensual sea, with ships made up of artificial intelligences that can conjoin. ★★★★★
"Could not stop reading" -- The world-building is extraordinary and the story pulls you through at pace. A worthy successor to the Singularity's Children series. ★★★★★