The Evolutionary Void

Void Trilogy, Book 3

By: Peter F. Hamilton

Narrated by: John Lee

Length: 24 hrs and 45 mins

Publisher's summary

An innovator praised as one of the inventors of "the new space opera", Peter F. Hamilton has also been hailed as the heir of such golden-age giants as Heinlein and Asimov. His star-spanning sagas are distinguished by deft plotting, engaging characters, provocative explorations of science and society, and soaring imaginative reach. Now, in one of the most eagerly anticipated offerings of the year, Hamilton brings his acclaimed Void trilogy to a stunning close.

Exposed as the Second Dreamer, Araminta has become the target of a galaxywide search by government agent Paula Myo and the psychopath known as the Cat, along with others equally determined to prevent - or facilitate - the pilgrimage of the Living Dream cult into the heart of the Void. An indestructible microuniverse, the Void may contain paradise, as the cultists believe, but it is also a deadly threat. For the miraculous reality that exists inside its boundaries demands energy - energy drawn from everything outside those boundaries: from planets, stars, galaxies...from everything that lives.

Meanwhile, the parallel story of Edeard, the Waterwalker, as told through a series of addictive dreams communicated to the gaiasphere via Inigo, the First Dreamer, continues to unfold. But now the inspirational tale of this idealistic young man takes a darker and more troubling turn as he finds himself faced with powerful new enemies - and temptations more powerful still.

With time running out, a repentant Inigo must decide whether to release Edeard's final dream: a dream whose message is scarcely less dangerous than the pilgrimage promises to be. And Araminta must choose whether to run from her unwanted responsibilities or face them down, with no guarantee of success or survival. But all these choices may be for naught if the monomaniacal Ilanthe, leader of the breakaway Accelerator Faction, is able to enter the Void. For it is not paradise she seeks there, but dominion.

Into the Void? Listen to more in the Void Trilogy.

©2010 Peter F. Hamilton (P)2010 Tantor

Critic reviews

"Epic, multi-stranded, full of wonders." (SFX)

Great, epic

This is a great listen, I would listen again despite the length, top 5 sci fi series, easily, maybe top 3.

Awesome just awesome

One of the series I have ever read, wish that it didnt have to end.

Amazing!!!!

I have listened to the whole series and it was fantastic. Don't know what I am going to listen to next as it would be hard to approch this level of writing and imagination.

Outstanding

Hamilton just keeps getting better and better. Just when one thinks he can't top himself, he comes up with still another incredible feat. In my opinion, Peter Hamilton is one of the best "large venue" saga hard sci fi writers ever. The Void Trilogy (really spanning 5 books) is simply great. I am once again VERY impressed. OZZY LIVES!

Peter Hamiltion is excellent as usual...

But to be perfectly honest, I enjoyed the first 2 books of the Commonwealth saga and the Nights Dawn Trilogy books of the Confederation saga much more. The Void Trilogy was good...it just didn't knock me out like the other story lines written by Hamilton. I think it's because the "bad guy or thing" wasn't that "bad". In Pandora's Star and Judas Unchained we have some seriously scary bad guys (The Prime and the Starflyer)...and in Nights Dawn Trilogy the dead come back to life and terrorize the living. Really good stuff!! But in the the Void Trilogy the Void itself just isn't that scary and the I missed having that be part of the story. Took some of the edge and adventure away. I'm hoping he continues with the Commonwealth saga...he seemed to hint at it when one of the characters in the end sets up business to find out what happened to the Ark ships. Hope so...

Great Series Ending

The key players from the previous 2 books gather for the series finale and everyone is rushing to finish their story. The book moves fast. The narrative rushes at you and the futuristic concepts left me with my mouth open. Despite the sub-plots and infighting among the characters, the overriding plot line is the continued existence of the Galaxy. Will it be destroyed or saved. I was not certain until the end and could see it go either way.

The Void Trilogy is one of the very few series I have ever completed. Usually, I start a series, but then see that a new book has been released and I never return. I am easily manipulated by marketers because I love the new and the shiny. This series kept my attention.

the commonwealth saga has no equal

I cannot get enough. please give this saga a chance if you haven't yet. a truly beautiful, imaginative, vision of humanities future.

Great story. Well constructed! Fun adventure!

The narator should learn to listen to what he's recorded! But a wonderful Trilogy!

I loved it

I loved it. The last of this trilogy was great and we'll worth the listen

Brilliant end to the trilogy

Where does The Evolutionary Void rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Top 10

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Evolutionary Void?

Simple and complex I enjoyed every moment of the story and stories. Both science fiction and fantasy in one book

Have you listened to any of John Lee’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes, Does another great performance

Any additional comments?

“I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.”