Silversands
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| Author | Gareth L. Powell |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Pendragon Press |
Publication date | 10 April 2010 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Pages | 160 |
| ISBN | 978-1906864064 |
Silversands (ISBN 1906864063, published by Pendragon Press) is a science fiction novel by British writer Gareth L. Powell. It was his debut novel.
Plot summary[edit]
In an age where interstellar travel is dangerous and unpredictable, and no-one knows exactly where a trip ends up, Avril Bradley is a Communications officer on board a ship sent to re-contact as many of these lost souls as possible. But a mysterious explosion strands her in a world of political intrigue, espionage and subterfuge; a world of retired cops, digital ghosts and corporate assassins who fight for possession of computer data that had lain undisturbed for almost a century.
Ebook edition[edit]
As Silversands was only produced in a limited run in hardcover, online publisher Anarchy Books released a mass-market ebook edition in April 2012, including the bonus short story "Memory Dust".
Critical reception[edit]
The novel received mostly favorable reviews, including reviews from Interzone and Eric Brown in The Guardian. Brown regarded the novel as a "fine hi-tech romp" but was critical of what he called "a rushed and melodramatic dénouement."[1]
References[edit]
- ^ Eric Brown (10 April 2010). "Science fiction review roundup". The Guardian. Retrieved 15 December 2012.
External links[edit]
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