Paul McAuley is a multi-award-winning writer with a critical reputation second to none; 'Paul McAuley is one of our most versatile and talented SF writers' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY McAuley's scientific background puts him on the cutting edge of SF First of two-book epic space opera with a populous and exotic cast 'Paul McAuley is a leader of his generation of writers. THE QUIET WAR is an epic of hard science, politics, economics and human evolution, driven by a pacy narrative and vivid characters. A plausible future that's every bit as sprawling, bloody and compelling any work of history.' STEPHEN BAXTER 'This book is quietly brilliant. It will probably prove to be - quietly - the best science fiction novel of the year. It is superbly, and often exquisitely written; McAuley is simply one of the best prose stylists working in the genre today. The worlds were superbly rendered: vivid and believable and wonderfully immersive' ADAM ROBERTS
Paul McAuley's first novel won the Philip K Dick Award and he has gone on to win almost all of the major awards in the field. For many years a research biologist, he now writes full-time. He lives in London.
the fascinating inventiveness of the bio-engineered life-forms, the intricate detail of both the societies and habitats, the complex characters all amounted to a fabulous story. This is a book that has been carefully thought out and the author displays a wealth of knowledge on subjects such as bio-remediation and terraforming. It's a tale well worth taking the time to get into and enjoying McCauley's vision of the future. - SF CROWSNESTAn impressively realised tale of competing ideologies that tackles pertinent questions. This is big, clever science fiction. - BBC FOCUSThe author creates a magnificent sense of gravitas and wonder as he describes conflict. The ideas expounded are genuinely fascinating and well thought out. The stage is set for war and it is beautifully handled. - SCI FI NOWFew writers conjure futures as convincingly as McAuley: his latest novel deftly combines bold characterisation, a thorough understanding of political complexity, and excellent science. - THE GUARDIAN - Eric BrownThe Quiet War is a cleverly plotted book, laced with compelling science, and McAuley's scientific background shines through. - BOOKGEEK.CO.UKIt's a complex, multilayered novel, almost an SF version of 'Bleak House' or 'Bonfire of the Vanities'. It's packed with great characters, breathtaking set pieces and intriguing SF ideas. - SFX - Dave GolderPaul McAuley's
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