Inhibitor Phase

Synopsis:

For thirty years a tiny band of humans has been sheltering in the caverns of an airless, crater-pocked world called Michaelmas. Beyond their solar system lie the ruins of human interstellar civilization, stalked by a ruthless, infinitely patient cybernetic entity determined to root out the last few bands of survivors. One man has guided the people of Michaelmas through the hardest of times, and given them hope against the wolves: Miguel de Ruyter.

When a lone human ship blunders into their system, and threatens to lead the wolves to Michaelmas, de Ruyter embarks on a desperate, near-suicide mission to prevent catastrophe. But an encounter with a refugee from the ship—the enigmatic woman who calls herself only Glass—leads to de Ruyter’s world being turned upside down.

Review:

Inhibitor Phase is a continuation of the Revelation Space series by Alastair Reynolds. 

This is a good book but really need to have read some of his previous material first as does work back to previous novels.

“Inhibitor Phase” may not introduce many entirely new facets to the Revelation Space series, but its strength lies in its ability to build upon the established foundation. The novel unfolds as a mosaic of interconnected stories, breathing life into the characters and settings that have become iconic within the science fiction genre.

For fans who have followed the series over the years, “Inhibitor Phase” serves as a satisfying continuation, offering both a nostalgic return and a glimpse into the future of this intricate and expansive universe.