ACK-ACK MACAQUE
Category: Novel
Publisher: Solaris Books
Publication Date: January 2013
Blurb:
“In 1944, as waves of German ninjas parachute into Kent, Britain’s best hopes for victory lie with a Spitfire pilot codenamed ‘Ack-Ack Macaque’. The trouble is, Ack-Ack Macaque is a cynical, one-eyed, cigar-chomping monkey, and he’s starting to doubt everything, including his own existence.
A century later, in a world where France and Great Britain merged in the late 1950s and nuclear-powered Zeppelins encircle the globe, ex-journalist Victoria Valois finds herself drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse with the man who butchered her husband and stole her electronic soul. Meanwhile, in Paris, after taking part in an illegal break-in at a research laboratory, the heir to the British throne goes on the run.
And all the while, the doomsday clock ticks towards Armageddon.”
THE RECOLLECTION
Category: Novel
Publisher: Solaris Books
Publication date: September 2011
Order paperback online from Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk
Kindle version available from Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.com
Also available as an ebook direct from the publisher at Rebellionstore.com.
Cover blurb:
“When his brother disappears into a bizarre gateway on a London Underground escalator, failed artist Ed Rico and his brother’s wife Alice have to put aside their feelings for each other to go and find him. Their quest through the “arches” will send them hurtling through time, to new and terrifying alien worlds.
Four hundred years in the future, Katherine Abdulov must travel to a remote planet in order to regain the trust of her influential family. The only person standing in her way is her former lover, Victor Luciano, the ruthless employee of a rival trading firm.
Hard choices lie ahead as lives and centuries clash and, in the unforgiving depths of space, an ancient evil stirs…
Gareth L. Powell’s epic new science-fiction novel delivers a story of galaxy-spanning scope by a writer of astounding vision. ”
Cover illustration by: Neil Roberts
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“If you read only one space opera this year, it’s got to be The Recollection.” – The Guardian
“The Recollection is a joy to read.” - Geek Chocolate
“”The Recollection is a seriously impressive novel, any fan of space opera or even just science fiction will love this book” – SF Book Reviews
“Fast-paced, laser-focused, and steadfastly accessible.” – The Speculative Scotsman
“A bid to join the big leagues, with big themes, a big setting, and the option to continue to do big things with the setup.” - Locus
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SILVERSANDS
Category: Novel
Publisher: Pendragon Press
Publication date: 10 April 2010
Order online from: Amazon or Pendragon Press
From the back cover:
“In an age where interstellar travel is dangerous and unpredictable, and no-one knows exactly where they’ll end up, Avril Bradley is a Communications Officer aboard a ship sent to re-contact as many lost souls as possible. But a mysterious explosion strands her in a world of political intrigue, espionage and subterfuge; a world of retired cops, digital ghosts and corporate assassins – all fighting for possession of vital computer data that has lain hidden for almost a century. . .”
Cover image by: Vincent Chong
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“A fine hi-tech romp” – The Guardian
“A worthy addition to any devoted SF reader’s library” - Suite 101
“Powell is a master … Silversands is an excellent debut.” - Interzone
THE LAST REEF
Category: Collection
Publisher: Elastic Press
Publication date: August 2008
Buy online at: Amazon UK or as an audio book from Audible.
From the back cover:
“Gareth L Powell’s first collection of short stories is stuffed with mind-bending ideas and unforgettable characters. Ranging from the day after tomorrow to the far-flung future, these fifteen stories are perfect for anyone with a craving for intelligent and thought-provoking adventure. ”
Cover image by: Eran Cantrell
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“Buy this book and do your brain a favour” – Sci-fi Online
“One of the finest collections of SF short stories I have had the privilege of reading” – Morpheus Tales
“The Last Reef was the best and most exciting short story SF collection in recent years.” – Muskets & Monsters
“Just the way SF should work.” – Warren Ellis
