A marooned outpost of humanity struggles to survive on a startlingly alien world: science fiction as it ought to be from the winner of the Arthur C. Clarke award, 2013
Dark Eden Series
Embark on an epic journey to a sunless planet where the last remnants of humanity survive in the dim light of colossal lamp trees. This series delves into themes of survival, faith, and rebellion against long-held traditions. As a young protagonist challenges ancient myths and ventures into the perilous unknown, he uncovers a shocking truth about their origins and humanity's future. It's a gripping science fiction saga exploring profound questions about existence and destiny.
Recommended Reading Order
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We speak of a mother's love, but we forget her power. Power over life. Power to give and to withhold.' Generations after the breakup of the human family of Eden, the Johnfolk emphasise knowledge and innovation, the Davidfolk tradition and cohesion. But both have built hierarchical societies sustained by violence and dominated by men - and both claim to be the favoured children of a long-dead woman from Earth that all Eden knows as Gela, the mother of them all. When Starlight Brooking meets a handsome and powerful man from across Worldpool, she believes he will offer an outlet for her ambition and energy. But she has no idea that she will be a stand-in for Gela herself, and wear Gela's ring on her own finger. And she has no idea of the enemies she will make, no inkling that a time will come when she, like John Redlantern, will choose to kill...
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From a rising star of British SF comes the third and final part of the Eden trilogy, from the winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award, 2013.