Gareth is the author of five science-fiction novels and two short story collections. His third novel, Ack-Ack Macaque, book one in the Macaque Trilogy, was the winner of the 2013 BSFA novel award. He lives in Bristol, UK. Find him on Twitter @garethlpowell.
"When you have an imagination like Gareth Powell’s, you must write
or paint or otherwise vent that imagination through art so your
head won’t explode." - New York Journal of Books
"A nice blend of hardware and humanity...with elements of today and
a logically projected far future....leaves a group of enthralled
readers hungry for more " - New York Journal of Books
“Really engrossing” - Transfer Orbit
"Powell's writing is fast-paced and fun and full of adventure. He's
on my must-read list." - Ann Leckie
"a book dominated by strong women, hairs-breadth escapes,
interpersonal conflicts, and ultimately, the dogged determination
of human beings, and others, to become better versions of
themselves." -- Sci-Fi Magazine
"With a definite vibe from the Firefly television series, this
first in a planned trilogy will appeal to fans of Leckie, Iain
Banks, and Anne McCaffrey." -- Booklist
“turns some of our favorite space opera tropes (including
sentient starships) to eleven” - Barnes & Noble SFF blog
"A smart, funny, tragic, galloping space opera that showcases
Powell’s wit, affection for his characters, world-building skills
and unpredictable narrative inventions... The chapters are
taut and bite-sized, making for some propulsive reading. His prose,
which wastes no words, is vivid and sharp, and at times grittily
poetic...Full of all the gosh-wow ideation and thriller-style
action that one could ask for. We get a full sense of galactic
history and cultures, economies and polities...Fans of Neal Asher,
Alistair Reynolds, and Michael Cobley will embrace Powell’s book
wholeheartedly. Its fresh spins on the grand space opera motifs, as
well as its superior characterizations, prove there’s life in the
old Trouble Dog yet." - Locus Magazine
"an emotionally wrenching take on life in a war-torn far future...
leading to an explosive finale with strong series potential." -
Publishers Weekly
"Will appeal to military sf fans, especially those who seek a
little mystery in space...If you enjoy James A. Corey or Vernor
Vinge, you will want to read this." - Library Journal
"A fantastic space opera with tight prose, fast pacing, and
unforgettable characters...The next book in this series cannot come
fast enough. I’m in it for the long haul with this series. I highly
recommend this book. It is not a book you want to miss." -- Looking
Glass Reads
This is a true space opera, full of suspense, and mystery, and
stuff blowing up real good—but it’s the humanity of Powell’s vision
that truly makes it something special” Barnes & Noble SFF
“turns some of our favorite space opera tropes to
eleven” Barnes & Noble SFF
“It’s fast paced, it’s intricate and it’s
complex.” Erlebnisse
“The writing is wonderfully descriptive, and I loved the
concepts and definitely want to see where our ragtag group of
heroes will go next” Frumious Consortium
“If you have even a MILD love for Science Fiction Novels
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE pick this book up! - Fangirl Nation
“This action-packed, adventure has plenty of drama, suspense, and
intrigue. With colorful characters and an unpredictable plot, I
thoroughly enjoyed this start of a fun, new trilogy” SciFi
Chick
"Practically zooms across space, pulling the reader along with it.
This is an excellently paced adventure that swells with energy and
force, upping the stakes at every turn of the page. " -
BookPage
“a big book that hits all of the buttons that make space opera one
of my favorite genres” - Tor.com
“Other Space Operas I’ve read this year have had the characters,
the scale, the sensawunda, and the big dumb objects, but it is
Embers of War that marries it with the best writing” - Skiffy &
Fanty's Reviewer's Picks
“All in all, Embers of War was a great read that ticked off the
boxes when it comes to what I look for in a military sci-fi or
space opera” 4/5 Stars - The BiblioSanctum
“Powell finds the heart in each member of Trouble Dog’s crew of
loners and outcasts, not to mention the ship herself” - Barnes &
Noble SFF Blog
"Embers of War is both an action-packed adventure and a
hard-hitting commentary on how far people are willing to go to win
and the affect it has on those who have to live with that decisions
of those above them. It’s a story of regret, atonement, and taking
a stand against seemingly insurmountable odds for the good of
others." Portland Book Review
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