The Last Emperox
Published on 16. April 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-1-5098-3535-5 (ISBN)
Description
The Last Emperox is the explosive conclusion to John Scalzi's Interdependency series.
Can they escape the end of an empire?
Entire star systems, and billions of people, are about to be stranded. The pathways that link the stars are collapsing faster than anyone expected, accelerating the fall of civilization. But though the evidence is insurmountable, many are in denial. And some even attempt to profit from the final days of this golden age.
Emperox Grayland II has wrested control of the empire from her enemies. But even as she works to save her people, others seek power. And they will make a final, desperate push to topple her from her throne. Grayland and her depleted allies must use every tool at their disposal to save themselves and humanity - yet it still may not be enough.
Will Grayland become the saviour of her civilization . . . or the last emperox to wear the crown?
Can they escape the end of an empire?
Entire star systems, and billions of people, are about to be stranded. The pathways that link the stars are collapsing faster than anyone expected, accelerating the fall of civilization. But though the evidence is insurmountable, many are in denial. And some even attempt to profit from the final days of this golden age.
Emperox Grayland II has wrested control of the empire from her enemies. But even as she works to save her people, others seek power. And they will make a final, desperate push to topple her from her throne. Grayland and her depleted allies must use every tool at their disposal to save themselves and humanity - yet it still may not be enough.
Will Grayland become the saviour of her civilization . . . or the last emperox to wear the crown?
Reviews / Votes
Provocative and unexpected -- <i>Wall Street Journal </i>on <i>The Consuming Fire</i> Rousing storytelling and satisfying intrigue . . . An engaging, well-crafted sci-fi drama -- <i>SFX</i> on <i>The Collapsing Empire</i> Political plotting, plenty of snark, puzzle-solving and a healthy dose of action . . . Scalzi continues to be almost insufferably good at his brand of fun but think-y sci-fi adventure -- <i>Kirkus Reviews</i> on <i>The Collapsing Empire</i> A thrilling novel so in tune with the flow of politics that it would feel relevant at almost any time . . . Balances humour with action throughout the book, and always keeps the plot twists coming -- <i>Entertainment Weekly</i> on <i>The Collapsing Empire</i>More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pan Macmillan
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 199 mm
Width: 131 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
239 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5098-3535-5 (9781509835355)
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Person
John Scalzi is one of the most popular and acclaimed SF authors to emerge in the last decade. His debut, Old Man's War, won him science fiction's John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. His New York Times bestsellers include The Last Colony, Fuzzy Nation, The End of All Things and Redshirts, which won 2013's Hugo Award for Best Novel. Material from his widely read blog Whatever has also earned him two other Hugo Awards. He lives in Ohio with his wife and daughter.