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Peter F. Hamilton
Peter F. Hamilton (born 2 March 1960) is a British author. He is best known for writing space opera. As of the publication of his tenth novel in 2004, his works had sold over two million copies worldwide. Source: Wikipedia
Pandora's Star
Synopsis
In the year 2380, humanity has spread across hundreds of worlds connected by wormholes. When an astronomer spots a star vanishing without a trace, a mission is launched to investigate. Aboard the starship Second Chance, a rejuvenated pilot leads the crew into the unknown, facing a mysterious cult and a potential interstellar threat.
Genres
Characters
Paula MyoProtagonist
Chief Investigator for the Commonwealth's Serious Crimes Directorate, genetically engineered for impartiality, who pursues the Guardians of Selfhood cult.
Wilson KimeProtagonist
Five-times-rejuvenated former NASA pilot, one of the first men on Mars, called out of retirement to command the starship Second Chance.
Bradley JohanssonAntagonist
Leader of the Guardians of Selfhood, who believes a hidden alien called the Starflyer is manipulating the Commonwealth into the mission.
Dudley BoseSupporting
Astronomer whose observation of a star vanishing inside a vast force-field enclosure a thousand light-years away sets the plot in motion.
Nigel SheldonSupporting
Co-inventor of wormhole technology and one of the Commonwealth's most powerful citizens, involved in deciding how to respond to the vanishing star.
Frequently asked questions
Does Pandora's Star need to be read in order?
Pandora's Star is the first book in The Commonwealth Saga, and it is essential to read it before its direct sequel, Judas Unchained, to understand the overarching plot and character developments.
How does Pandora's Star connect to Peter F. Hamilton's other books?
Pandora's Star introduces the Commonwealth universe, which is further explored in the direct sequel, Judas Unchained, and later in the Void Trilogy. While the Void Trilogy features some returning characters and shared lore, it can be read independently of the Commonwealth Saga.