- Title:
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The Soldier
- Series:
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Rise of the Jain #1
- Written by:
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Neal Asher
- Read by:
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Peter Noble
- Format:
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Unabridged CD Audio Book
- Number of CDs:
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14
- Duration:
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16 hours 21 minutes
- Published:
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June 28 2018
- Available Date:
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June 28 2018
- Age Category:
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Adult
- ISBN:
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9781509892068
- Genres:
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Fiction; Contemporary Science Fiction; Futuristic Adventure; Science Fiction
- Publisher:
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Bolinda/Macmillan audio
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Bestselling author
The first novel in the Rise of the Jain series, a gripping space opera by bestselling science fiction author Neal Asher.
Her mission is vital. Her failure is unthinkable.
A hidden corner of space is swarming with lethal alien technology, a danger to all sentient life. It’s guarded by Orlandine, who must keep it contained at any cost – as it has the power to destroy entire civilisations. She schemes from her state-of-the-art weapons station, with only an alien intelligence to share her vigil. But she doesn’t share everything with Dragon ...
Orlandine is hatching a plan to obliterate this technology, removing its threat forever. For some will do anything to exploit this ancient weaponry, created by a long-dead race called the Jain. This includes activating a Jain super-soldier, which may breach even Orlandine’s defences.
Meanwhile, humanity and the alien prador empire keep a careful watch over this sector of space, as neither can allow the other to claim its power. However, things are about to change. The Jain might not be as dead as they seemed – and interstellar war is just a heartbeat away.
'Asher is a modern master of Sci-Fi.'
Starburst
'This is space opera at a high peak of craftsmanship.'
Publishers Weekly
'Neal Asher's books are like an adrenaline shot targeted directly for the brain.'
John Scalzi, author of the Old Man’s War series