- The Temporal Void
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name = The Temporal
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author =Peter F. Hamilton
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cover_artist =Jim Burns
country =United Kingdom
language = English
series = The Void Trilogy
genre =Science fiction novel
publisher = PanMacmillan
release_date = 3 October 2008
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media_type = Print
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preceded_by =The Dreaming Void
followed_by =The Evolutionary Void "The Temporal Void" is the second novel in The Void Trilogy by
Peter F. Hamilton , was released on2008-10-03 [ [http://www.panmacmillan.com/titles/displayPage.asp?PageTitle=Individual%20Title&BookID=382972 The Temporal Void ] ] . The events in the book follow on from those in "The Dreaming Void ". This book is expected to be followed by "The Evolutionary Void " in 2010.ummary
The Intersolar Commonwealth is in turmoil as the Living Dream's deadline for launching its Pilgrimage into the Void draws closer. Not only is the Ocisen Empire fleet fast approaching on a mission of genocide, but also an internecine war has broken out between the post-human factions over the destiny of humanity.
Countering the various and increasingly desperate agents and factions is Paula Myo, a ruthlessly single-minded investigator, beset by foes from her distant past and colleagues of dubious allegiance...but she is fast losing a race against time.
At the heart of all this is Edeard the Waterwalker, who once lived a long time ago deep inside the Void. He is the messiah of Living Dream, and visions of his life are shared by, and inspire billions of humans. It is his glorious, captivating story that is the driving force behind Living Dream's Pilgrimage, a force that is too strong to be thwarted. As Edeard nears his final victory the true nature of the Void is finally revealed.
Updates
On
2008-04-04 , Hamilton's website was updated with the news that "The Temporal Void" manuscript was completed. "Thursday 3rd April: Peter has now finished the manuscript for "The Temporal Void" and will now spend a few days revising it and getting it submitted to his UK and US publishers, before setting off to the US for his tour." [http://www.peterfhamilton.co.uk//index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&cntnt01articleid=44&cntnt01returnid=1] Peter has stated on his website that this book is to concentrate more on the character of Edeard from "Inigo's Dreams" and, through developing him more fully, explain why the Living Dream movement is so attractive.On
2008-08-08 , Hamilton provided an extract from the first chapter of the Temporal Void [http://www.peterfhamilton.co.uk/index.php?page=the-temporal-void---chapter-1-sample available here]References
External links
*http://www.peterfhamilton.co.uk/uploads/images/commonwealth_covers/ttv_cover_complete2.jpg
* [http://walkerofworlds.blogspot.com/2008/08/temporal-void-by-peter-f-hamilton-pan.html Review] from Walker of Worlds
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