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Lake of Darkness

The mindbending new science fiction novel from Adam Roberts

Adam Roberts author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Orion Publishing Co

Published:25th Jul '24

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In Lake of Darkness, Captain Raine faces a mysterious force from a black hole, leading to chaos and moral dilemmas among the starship crews.

In Lake of Darkness, readers are drawn into a gripping science fiction thriller that explores the thin line between good and evil. The narrative begins with the two starships, Sa Niro and Sß Oubliette, orbiting a mysterious black hole. What starts as a routine mission quickly spirals into chaos when the crews of both ships are found dead, all attributed to the actions of Captain Alpha Raine. Raine insists that he is under the influence of a voice from the black hole, known as Mr. Modo, but his claims are met with skepticism and fear. The concept of reality begins to unravel as the story unfolds.

As the plot thickens, an historian studying the nature of serial killers from the 21st century becomes involved, leading to unforeseen consequences. Her encounter with Raine reveals a disturbing connection to the malevolent force residing within the black hole. The narrative raises questions about the nature of evil, suggesting that it may not just be a construct but a tangible virus that can infect minds and actions.

Lake of Darkness masterfully combines elements of suspense and philosophical inquiry, inviting readers to ponder the implications of Raine's experiences. The tension escalates as the characters grapple with the realization that something from the depths of the black hole has found a way to escape, challenging their understanding of morality and existence. This thrilling tale is sure to leave readers questioning the very nature of good and evil.

It is rare to find a book that delves so deeply into science, philosophy, religion, and psychology, while also delivering a compelling story with complex, morally gray characters * Grimdark Magazine *
[Praise for THE THIS] Fascinating . . . 5 stars! * SFX Magazine *
[Praise for THE THIS] An accessible, frequently funny novel * Locus Magazine *
[Praise for THE THIS] Sci-fi's most outrageous experimentalist * The Times *
The book is bold, intelligent, experimental, at times grippingly propulsive, and full of astonishing ideas * New Scientist *

ISBN: 9781399617673

Dimensions: 126mm x 192mm x 28mm

Weight: 280g

320 pages