A Night Without Stars: A Novel of the Commonwealth

Chronicle of the Fallers Series, Book 2

By: Peter F. Hamilton

Narrated by: John Lee

Length: 26 hrs and 30 mins

Publisher's summary

The planet is isolated from the rest of the universe, unable to seek help as it's targeted by hostile aliens. Bienvenido's ruling authorities have slowly responded to this gradual infiltration, but they have no idea that a highly organized invasion is now under way, designed to wipe out all human life on the planet. All factions must work together to survive. Unfortunately, due to prejudice against enhanced Eliter humans and crippling technophobia, the parochial government won't collaborate.

Kysandra, known as the Warrior Angel, heads up the Eliter resistance. With their enhanced capabilities and technological know-how, they could avert disaster, but only if the authorities stop hunting them at every turn. Then, as both resistance and government are caught in a desperate race to save lives, the planet receives an unexpected visitor. As events escalate, petty power-plays, politics, and age-old prejudices may prove fatal. And as the more sophisticated hostiles can hijack a human body, humanity is undermined by spies within - wearing the faces of family and friends.

©2016 Peter F. Hamilton (P)2016 Tantor

Great Space Opera

This book was the latest in the latest Commonwealth Universe by Perter Hamilton. If you have not read Hamilton's work before, his writing style is complex hardcore Scifi with lots of well developed characters and sub plots. Hamilton's Commonwealth books are not light reads. I think it took three attempts into the first of his books Pandora's Star, before I got hooked. After I finally got into it, I could not put them down. John Lee is a great narrator.

Two hundred and fifty years after the events in The Abyss Beyond Dreams, Bienvenido is facing a crisis. This was a wonderful story and I hated to see it end. Hamilton's writing always includes a bit of humor which I feel is a necessity in life as well as adding to a good story. Some of the characters have appeared in other Commonwealth books and Mr. Hamilton has done a wonderful job maintaining complex personalities through detailed and changing backdrops.

If you are reading this review and have not read any other of the Commonwealth books, I would recommend you start with Pandora's Star. Stick with it through the first couple hundred pages and you will find it worth the effort.

another Peter F. home run.

I'm personally unable to convey the scope of the book and the leve of detail in his worlds, characters, and technology. Another amazing series! Thank you so much.

More Commonwealth

I'm never disappointed at learning more about the Commonwealth. The best way to understand the Commonwealth is, think of a vast universe without no end. The second book of Chronicle of the Fallers Series, "A Night Without Stars" has more details than the first. More sex, better character build up and more U-Shadows.

Peter F. Hamilton does it again. His writing of of the worm hole is like the black hole. There is no dead end about the Commonwealth.

Great Experience

Loved it . John Lee made every character come alive. It only took me 1 week to finish

Awesome Peter F Hamilton!

Love the Commonwealth Universe and this book didn't disappoint. Looking forward to future looks into this series.

simply amazing. loved every minute

this series just kept me hooked with every detail and the narration was beautiful ...loved it!!!!

Five Stars +

This book deserves five stars because:
1- I did not want to put it down as it really held my interest.
2- You never knew what would happen next since his books are very unpredictable.
3- Lots of different sci-fi elements blended into one story.
4- Narration by John Lee is first rate.
5- I had not listened to one Of Peter Hamilton's books in a long time so his detailed descriptions of people and places was refreshing.

Look up at the stars with wander

This Arthur is my first in a space and technological type of story and was fantastic. The twist and terns it takes are amazing a must read or listen too story.

great!

great sequel that incorporates the rest of the common wealth saga as well. climax of the book was slightly less shocking than his usual books but great none the less

Does not disappoint...

What did you love best about A Night Without Stars: A Novel of the Commonwealth?

The character development was superb. Perhaps as good as Peter has ever done. Bravo.

Any additional comments?

I could listen to John Lee all day. He is easily one of my top 5 narrators. Listening to his voice is like going home.