The Reality Dysfunction, Part 1: Emergence

Peter F. Hamilton

Book 1 of Night's Dawn

Language: English

Publisher: Aspect

Published: Jul 1, 1997

Description:

In the far future, humanity has divided into two diametrically opposed groups. The Edenists are genetically engineered space-dwellers with telepathic affinity for their biotechnological homes and ships. The Adamists, effectively the Luddites of the future, are willing to pioneer new worlds, much as their ancestors did hundreds of years ago. The two groups, peopled by fascinating characters, clash on a primitive world called Lalonde, setting in motion a tale of adventure unparalleled in this universe.

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The "reality dysfunction" is a break in the fabric of time that allows the dead to return by possessing living bodies. On Earth, as the Confederation collapses both economically and politically, satanist Quinn Dexter possesses a new army of the damned, using them to initiate The Night's Dawn, the annihilation of all creation. At the same time, Joshua Calvert and Syrinx take their ships in search of an alien god which may hold the solution to the current crisis. But is there really a God sleeping somewhere between the stars? And can Joshua find this unknown Deity before The Night's Dawn devours the cosmos?