Jupiter War

In the final book of the Owner trilogy, Alan Saul is part human and part machine, and Serene Galahad is the earth's latest dictator. Galahad musters new warships to unleash interstellar violence, but Clay Ruger is holding to ransom humanity's greatest asset - seeds to rebuild a dying Earth. Will Galahad pay the price to ensure humanity's future?

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 480 pages
Publication date: 01 October 2020
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

In the far-off reaches of space, where the cold embrace of darkness reigns supreme, a brewing conflict looms on the horizon, casting a shadow of uncertainty over the vast expanse of the universe. Alan Saul, a remarkable being who has merged his human essence with advanced robotic technology, finds himself confined within the boundaries of our solar system, his thirst for the stars unquenchable yet his departure delayed by unforeseen circumstances. His sister, Var, is trapped on the desolate planet of Mars, caught in the midst of a rebellion that threatens to tear apart the very fabric of civilization. Driven by an unwavering sense of duty and compassion, Saul must embark on a perilous mission to rescue his sister from the clutches of Serene Galahad, the current ruler of Earth, who wields absolute power and will stop at nothing to prevent Saul's escape. Galahad, determined to maintain her grip on power, mobilizes her formidable fleet of warships, ready to unleash a terrifying display of interstellar violence. The echoes of a previous failed attempt to end Saul's journey reverberate through the void, as the remnants of that ship limp back toward Earth, carrying the weight of lost hope. Among the survivors is Clay Ruger, a man with a singular mission—to safeguard humanity's most precious asset: the seeds that hold the key to rebuilding a dying Earth. He is willing to sacrifice everything, even the lives of countless others, if Galahad is willing to relinquish her own. The stage is set for a climactic showdown, where the fate of the entire human race hangs in the balance. Jupiter War, the concluding installment in Neal Asher's captivating Owner trilogy, takes readers on a thrilling journey through the depths of space, where the boundaries between humanity and technology blur, and the consequences of choices made on a cosmic scale are laid bare. With his masterful storytelling and intricate world-building, Asher weaves a tapestry of suspense, action, and moral dilemmas that will leave readers breathless and pondering the intricacies of our shared destiny. This dizzying and unusually thoughtful space opera challenges readers to consider the intricacies of power, loyalty, and the price of survival in a universe where the stakes have never been higher.

Weight: 340g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509868568