A new series of thrillers to appeal to lovers of Conn Iggulden and Michael Crichton Short, pacey thrillers full of action, prophecy and rich historical detail Baxter has shown a real flair for evocatve historical settings that reek of authenticity (Coalescent) An accessible idea perfect for non-SF readers The second of three stand alone books linked by a final volume that reveals the true nature of the conflict Delves into key points in history; the decline of Rome, the Norman invasion of 1066, and the discovery of America

Stephen Baxter is the pre-eminent SF writer of his generation. Published around the world he has also won major awards in the UK, US, Germany, and Japan. Born in 1957 he has degrees from Cambridge and Southampton. He lives in Northumberland with his wife.