Skinner

In the novel The Skinner, set in a lethal waterworld, immortal Erlin seeks a reason to keep living, while Janer hosts a hive mind and Keech is an agent of Earth who hunts a notorious criminal. The Skinner runs wild, and Keech pursues him for atrocities committed in a centuries-past war.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 592 pages
Publication date: 29 November 2018
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

In a perilous waterworld where swift demise is a constant reality, "The Skinner" stands as the inaugural installment in the captivating "Spatterjay" series by Neal Asher. The rugged ocean planet of Spatterjay beckons travelers with diverse motivations, ranging from the immortal Erlin's quest for purpose to Janer's role as the host of a hive mind, which has commissioned him to locate this enigmatic world. Moreover, Keech, an Earth agent who has been deceased for seven hundred years, remains relentless in his pursuit of a notorious criminal known as the Skinner.

Within the vast expanses of Spatterjay's watery realms, only the seasoned Old Captains dare to venture into the native life forms and their ravenous appetites, albeit now diminished to mere remnants of humanity. Yet, a mysterious presence lurks in the shadows, awaiting the opportune moment to strike. Keech relentlessly pursues the Skinner, driven by the atrocities he committed during a centuries-long war against the alien Prador. However, one of these Prador is swiftly approaching Spatterjay, determined to eradicate any witnesses to his own heinous war crimes. With no regard for the planet's visitors, he embarks on a relentless mission of destruction.

"The Skinner" sets the stage for an exhilarating science fiction adventure, promising to take readers on a captivating journey through the depths of Spatterjay and beyond. Prepare to immerse yourself in this captivating world as the story unfolds in subsequent installments, including "The Voyage of Sable Keech" and "Orbus."

Weight: 406g
Dimension: 182 x 147 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509868438