Hellhole
Author(s): Kevin J. Anderson & Brian Herbert
Fantasy Science Fiction Horror
Only the most desperate would ever dare to make a new home on Hellhole, a planet ravaged by natural disasters. Persistent volcanic eruptions, destructive storms and recent damage inflicted by asteroid impact make the planet a dumping ground for undesirables, misfits and charlatans. But its location out on the wild frontiers of the Constellation, among the Deep Zone worlds, makes it the final refuge for those fleeing from the rule of Diadem Michella Duchenet - a tyrant with a sweet face, but a dark and heardened heart. General Adolphus, the military leader exiled to the planet when he was defeated in the first revolution against the Diadem, is determined to transform Hellhole into a place of opportunity. While the colonists are diligently working to develop the planet, the General is forging secret alliances with the leaders of the other Deep Zone worlds. He dreams of turning his prison into the centre of a new coalition of planets free from the Diadem's iron grip. Back on the decadent capital planet of Sonjeera, surrounded by corruption and consumed by the plots and feuds of the old guard nobles, Diadem Michella is confident that the General has been neutralized. She has no idea of the revolt growing in the Deep Zone ...or does she? But what no one knows is this: the planet Hellhole, though damaged and volatile, hides secrets of historic magnitude. Lurking beneath the surface are the remnants of an obliterated alien civilization, detailing an unrecorded past, which, if unearthed, could tear the fragile human civilization apart.
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"Hellhole is a militaristic sf story of galactic proportions...The characters are easy for the reader to believe in, brought to life through not only their own emotions but also the responses and thoughts of the individuals around them." - Booklist, January 2011
'The first in a proposed trilogy, Hellhole is an impressive military science fiction mixed with space opera on a grand scale. Herbert and Anderson have created an incredibly detailed universe of harsh politics, intrigue, war, and love. The cast of characters is daunting, but still manageable as each has their own intriguing backstory and motivations. The aliens are unique and still fairly mysterious. I'm looking forward to seeing how they develop in the later novels. Herbert and Anderson are obviously a talented team, having written the popular novels continuing the Dune saga. Their latest venture is fast-paced, fascinating and completely engaging. Full of adventure, mystery, and interesting characters, I thoroughly enjoyed this exciting new release. Ending in a minor cliffhanger, I'm eagerly the next installment. Without a doubt, science fiction fans should check out this fantastic new saga.' - Scifichick.com
'an epic science fiction tale that offers something for fans of many subgenres-colonization, first contact, military science fiction, and space opera. The novel takes time to find its voice, but by its conclusion the characters-human, alien, environmental-come into their own and the plot picks up steam, setting up what promises to be a riveting trilogy... Hellhole manages to stand out as a science fiction novel that succeeds in all the areas that the genre should. It's cerebrally engaging, spiritually challenging, and yet emotionally powerful as a story in its own right. I'm very excited to find out what the next two volumes have in store' - azurescape.net
'Hellhole is a widescreen yet lightweight space opera, a stew of familiar ingredients up to and including the kitchen sink. It's smooth, competent and readable' - David Langford, SFX Magazine, April Issue
General Fields
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- : Simon & Schuster Ltd
- : Simon & Schuster Ltd
- : 31 July 2011
- : 198mm X 130mm
- : United Kingdom
- : 01 August 2011
- : books
Special Fields
- : 544
- : 811
- : Paperback
- : Kevin J. Anderson & Brian Herbert
