Jitterbug

Reviews / Votes

"Every time I thought I had the flight path of Jitterbug all figured out, Gareth L. Powell banked a hard left in the most delightful way. From space pirate brawls to bounty hunter chases and political machinations, Powell pairs thrills with richly imagined characters that pulse with life. I don't think I've ever rooted so hard for a shipboard AI. Bold and cinematic, Jitterbug proves that Powell is a master of scale-balancing galaxy-spanning stakes with moments of vibrant, intimate heart."
-Nathan Tavares, author of A Fractured Infinity

Imagine the solar system as a mighty ocean full of pirates and you have the beating heart of Jitterbug - a roaring whirlwind of a novel, full of adventure, emotion, wit and great characters.
-David Quantick, author of All My Colours

Praise for Future's Edge:

Powell, who has two BFSA awards for best science-fiction novel, might need to clear shelf space for a third. His new novel is, to put it simply, marvelous... It's also a perfect novel to introduce sf readers to this vibrant storyteller.
-Booklist

A page-turning adventure for sci-fi fans who don't mind tangled relationships and gruesome fights... Powell's fans will not be disappointed.
-Publishers Weekly

Gareth brings his trademark blend of fierce action, ingenious SF ideas and an intriguing cast of characters. An excellent read.
-Adrian Tchaikovsky, award-winning author of Children of Time and Alien Clay

Gareth Powell's writing upgrades classic Science Fiction tropes with modern sensibilities and a nifty twist.
-Peter F. Hamilton, author of Exodus: The Archimedes Engine and Salvation

Crazy inventiveness, vivid characters and enthralling action. This is thrilling, joyous stuff.
-M.R. Carey, bestselling author of The Girl with All the Gifts and Infinity Gate

Future's Edge is Gareth L. Powell at his best, mixing exceptional world-building and galaxy-wide stakes with complicated relatable characters and enough heart to fuel a supernova. Horror, humour and hope in equal measures. Not to be missed.
-Cavan Scott, New York Times bestselling author and co-creator of Star Wars: The High Republic

Gareth Powell pulls out all the stops with Future's Edge! It's a wild blend of alien invasion, body horror, and the power of the human spirit! Highly recommended!
-Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of NecroTek and The Sleepers War.

Praise for Descendant Machine:

Descendant Machine is smoothly paced, engagingly crafted, and crammed full of a sense of wonder at the sheer scale of the universe. Whatever Powell has planned next, on this evidence, it'll be well worth paying attention.
-SFX

Full of great sfnal novums and roller-coaster thrills, Powell's latest has me hoping for a long continuation of the Continuance.
-Locus Magazine

A fast-paced and incisive story from one of the best British SF writers.
-Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of Shards of Earth

Gareth Powell rocks again! Descendant Machine is big concept made accessible by a masterful writer. Fun, weird, fast-paced, and thoroughly entertaining! Grab this now!
-Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Kagen the Damned and V-Wars

Hits the ground running and doesn't stop until its universe-shaking final confrontation. Once again, Gareth Powell is writing at the top of his very considerable game. More like this, please.
-Dave Hutchinson, author of Cold Water

Descendent Machine has all the huge concepts that define great space operas tightly packed into a thrilling page-turner of a novel. The sheer breadth of ideas Powell manages to fit into the story is made all the more impressive by the deft pacing and focused characters. I devoured this book in a couple of days and had great fun doing it.
-Nicholas Binge, author of Ascension

Praise for Stars and Bones:

A novel with heart and ambition.
-SFX

With a strong heroine, some really imaginative supporting characters (including a talking cat), and a story that packs a serious emotional wallop, the novel spotlights Powell's gifts for character building and plotting. He's already won two best-novel awards from the British Science Fiction Association, and it wouldn't be surprising to see this one getting a nomination, too.
-Booklist

Powell balances plot, action, and character development perfectly. This promising start will especially appeal to James S.A. Corey fans.
-Publishers Weekly, starred review

Gareth Powell drops you into the action from the first page and then Just. Keeps. Going. This is a pro at the top of his game.
-John Scalzi, author of Redshirts and Old Man's War

A headlong, visceral plunge into a future equal parts fascinating and terrifying.
-Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of Shards of Earth

A gripping, fast-paced space opera that poses the unique question: what if instead of saving humanity, aliens decided to save the Earth?
-Stina Leicht, author of Persephone Station

A grand scale adventure packed with fun banter, snappy prose, and masterful science.
-Essa Hansen, author of Nophek Gloss

An interstellar intelligence has a plan for Earth's future, but is humanity a part of it? Fast-paced and thoughtful, Stars and Bones leaves the reader well-fed with hearty helpings of mystery, suspense, adventure, and terror.
-Marina Lostetter, author of Noumenon

Gareth Powell's Stars and Bones is shocking and beautiful-an electric, epic, and sometimes gruesome look at humanity facing its biggest challenge yet. Powell keeps the pressure on and doesn't let go. I enjoyed it immensely.
-Karen Osborne, author of Architects of Memory

A vividly imagined, propulsive read. Filled with a loveable cast of characters. Powell's writing creates a rich tapestry of their voices and inner lives. I think readers will be thrilled by this story.
-Temi Oh, author of Do You Dream of Terra-Two?

Big ships, big ideas and big emotions. Thrilling space opera which is epic in scope, yet always rooted at the human level, as all the best sci-fi is.
-Emma Newman, author of Planetfall

An interstellar collision of massive ideas and startling originality.
-Zack Jordan, author of The Last Human

Stars and Bones crafts a future that finds hope in dark places.
-Valerie Valdes, author of Chilling Effect