Zero Point

In the second book of Neal Ashers' Owner trilogy, Zero Point, Earth's Zero Asset citizens no longer face extermination from orbit. However, the Committees Serene Galahad seizes command, and Var Delex is fighting to save the Antares Base on Mars. Alan Saul's mind has expanded into the computer network, and he learns of the Humanoid Unit Development and its experiments. Earth's agents are close, and the killing will soon begin.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 576 pages
Publication date: 01 October 2020
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Zero Point, the second installment in Neal Ashers exhilarating Owner trilogy, takes readers on a thrilling journey of vengeance that has escalated into a full-blown rebellion. The Earth's Zero Asset citizens, once threatened with extermination from orbit, have gained a newfound sense of hope. Thanks to the efforts of Alan Saul, the Committees network of control has crumbled, leaving behind a smoking ruin. The robotic enforcers that once ruled with an iron fist have fallen into dormancy. However, power cannot remain idle, and the Committees Serene Galahad seizes the reins of command.

On Mars, Var Delex finds herself in the midst of a desperate battle to save the Antares Base. At the same time, she must confront the early signs of rebellion that are emerging within the base. As the Argus Space Station hurtles towards Mars, Var knows that the culprits who destroyed Earth are still aboard. Meanwhile, on the Argus Station, Alan Saul's mind has expanded into its computer network, granting him access to a wealth of knowledge. He discovers the Humanoid Unit Development, a sinister project that involves ghastly experiments aimed at achieving eternal life. He also uncovers the possibility of interstellar flight, a dream that has eluded humanity for centuries.

However, Earth's agents are closing in, and the killing will soon commence. Ashers masterful storytelling brings the reader into a world of fast-paced, technologically rich SF stories. His ability to craft exciting set-piece action scenes featuring cool SF hardware is undimmed, and those who enjoy Neal Ashers fast-paced, technologically rich SF stories will find a lot to like in Zero Point. The novel is a real page-turner, keeping readers engaged from start to finish. With its compelling characters, intricate plot, and thrilling action sequences, Zero Point is a must-read for fans of the genre.

Weight: 406g
Dimension: 130 x 196 x 40 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509868551