KNOW YOUR ENEMY - OR BE DEFEATEDAD 2204 An alien shipwreck is discovered at the limits of human expansion, so Security Director Feriton Kayne selects a team to investigate. The ship's sinister cargonot only raises bewildering questions, but could also foreshadow humanity's extinction. Back on Earth, we can make deserts bloom and extend lifespans indefinitely, so humanity seems invulnerable. We therefore welcomed the Olyix when they contacted us. They needed fuel for their pilgrimage across the galaxy, offering their technology in exchange. But were the Olyix a blessing or a curse?THE FAR FUTURE any lightyears from Earth, Dellian and his clan of genetically engineered soldiers are raised with one goal: they must destroy their ancient adversary, who caused mankind to flee across the galaxy. Otherwise, we'll be wiped out - and we're running out of time.'Loud, proud and beyond epic' Ian McDonald 'An intoxicating combination . . . Science fiction is in excellent hands' Justina Robson 'Space-opera intrigue . . . makes the sequel a matter of urgency' Ken MacLeod 'A thoroughly enjoyable read' Neal Asher Insert jpegs of THE ABYSS BEYOND DREAMS and THE REALITY DYSFUNCTION onto back cover, with keylines AD 2204 An alien shipwreck is discovered on a planet at the very limits of human expansion – so Security Director Feriton Kayne selects a team to investigate. The ship’s sinister cargo not only raises bewildering questions, but could also foreshadow humanity’s extinction. It will be up to the team to bring back answers, and the consequences of this voyage will change everything. Back on Earth, we can now make deserts bloom and extend lifespans indefinitely, so humanity seems invulnerable. We therefore welcomed the Olyix to Earth when they contacted us. They needed fuel for their pilgrimage across the galaxy – and in exchange they helped us advance our technology. But were the Olyix a blessing or a curse? THE FAR FUTURE Many lightyears from Earth, Dellian and his clan of genetically engineered soldiers are raised with one goal. They must confront and destroy their ancient adversary. The enemy caused mankind to flee across the galaxy and they hunt us still. If they aren’t stopped, we will be wiped out – and we’re running out of time. Salvation is the first title in a stunning science fiction trilogy, The Salvation Sequence, by Peter F. Hamilton