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Format:Hardcover
The human Polity, a society run by AI's with technology allowing them to travel instantaneously throughout the galaxy through the use of Runcibles, planet based systems that are run by the AI's. The Polity lives in relative peace, but now the Prador, a species of huge crab-like creatures with technology equal to that of the Polity is discovered. The first meeting between the two has now been arranged and it is with this meeting that the true intentions of the Prador become apparent. Peace is not an option that they consider, they require the immediate surrender of humanity, starting with the station on which the meeting takes place.
Following on from this first meeting, the Prador are attacking planets in Polity space that border their kingdom. Agents from ECS (Earth Central Security) are among those fighting the Prador on the front line, with Jabel 'U-cap' Krong being the most prominent of these, his nickname saying it all: Up Close And Personal. Present on the Avalon Station during the first meeting, he now fights the Prador successfully with many kills to his name, something difficult enough to do to a species that doesn't die easily.
Events are now bringing all the players to one system: Trajeen. It is here that tests are being carried out on a new space based cargo Runcible. Moria is helping the AI with the work, seemingly able to compute far beyond what is normally known thanks to her privately fitted aug designed by a fugitive. The Prador, finally showing an interest in the Runcible technology that they don't possess, are heading to the system with contacts in the human separatist movement that they hope will help them achieve their goals. Jebel Krong is also there, knowing that the Prador are on their way and planning to stop them getting their hands on Runcible technology.
Prador Moon delivers everything that you should have come to expect from a Neal Asher story: wonderfully realised aliens, AI's with attitude and page after page of action that is delivered in so many different ways. Clearly, Neal has written a story set to specifics here, there's no going off into too much detail and the action focuses on the events at hand from a few perspectives. This is typically Neal and the story he is telling suits the format it's told in. I could well imagine this story told in over double the size - there is more than enough opportuniy to expand - but it's the compactness that makes it such an enjoyable and quick read.
Perhaps some of the drawbacks will only appear if you've yet to venture into Neal's Polity books. The story is set at a very specific time and although it should really be the beginning of the human-Prador experience, it does need expansion and back-story to fully explore this situation. Although this is done in both The Skinner and Voyage of the Sable Keech, it really is a book for those that know at least some other aspects of Neal's Polity universe. Although the positive to the above could be to put this novella at the starting point of Neal's work and continue to his other stories from there.
Bottom line, if you like fast-paced action and are looking for something to read over the weekend, this should be high up in the running, regardless of whether you're new to Neal or not.
Following on from this first meeting, the Prador are attacking planets in Polity space that border their kingdom. Agents from ECS (Earth Central Security) are among those fighting the Prador on the front line, with Jabel 'U-cap' Krong being the most prominent of these, his nickname saying it all: Up Close And Personal. Present on the Avalon Station during the first meeting, he now fights the Prador successfully with many kills to his name, something difficult enough to do to a species that doesn't die easily.
Events are now bringing all the players to one system: Trajeen. It is here that tests are being carried out on a new space based cargo Runcible. Moria is helping the AI with the work, seemingly able to compute far beyond what is normally known thanks to her privately fitted aug designed by a fugitive. The Prador, finally showing an interest in the Runcible technology that they don't possess, are heading to the system with contacts in the human separatist movement that they hope will help them achieve their goals. Jebel Krong is also there, knowing that the Prador are on their way and planning to stop them getting their hands on Runcible technology.
Prador Moon delivers everything that you should have come to expect from a Neal Asher story: wonderfully realised aliens, AI's with attitude and page after page of action that is delivered in so many different ways. Clearly, Neal has written a story set to specifics here, there's no going off into too much detail and the action focuses on the events at hand from a few perspectives. This is typically Neal and the story he is telling suits the format it's told in. I could well imagine this story told in over double the size - there is more than enough opportuniy to expand - but it's the compactness that makes it such an enjoyable and quick read.
Perhaps some of the drawbacks will only appear if you've yet to venture into Neal's Polity books. The story is set at a very specific time and although it should really be the beginning of the human-Prador experience, it does need expansion and back-story to fully explore this situation. Although this is done in both The Skinner and Voyage of the Sable Keech, it really is a book for those that know at least some other aspects of Neal's Polity universe. Although the positive to the above could be to put this novella at the starting point of Neal's work and continue to his other stories from there.
Bottom line, if you like fast-paced action and are looking for something to read over the weekend, this should be high up in the running, regardless of whether you're new to Neal or not.
21 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you are familiar with Neal Asher's 'Polity' series then 'Prador Moon' clears up a few loose ends. The Prador race were introduced to readers in 'The Skinner' and 'The Voyage of the Sable Keech' but this work paints in far more detail. A bit shorter than some of Asher's other works, but no less brilliant. In fact, you're swept along at such a pace that it's almost impossible to slow down. Fans of Asher's work will buy this book regardless of reviews it receives, but if you've never heard of the Prador, or even Neal Asher, fear not.....I'll spell it out for you. This is a great read.
14 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
First of all, I have read this book and therefore feel able to review it, not like a previous reviewer who has somehow been allowed to 'review' it yet admits he hasn't bought it and probably will not until the price drops... hmm...
Prador Moon takes you back in time (in the Polity series) to when mankind and AIs meet those crustacean creeps anyone who has read Asher before will know as Prador.
First contact quickly becomes first course as the Prador get to know humans closely, too closely.
A definite for Asher fans and even if you've never read an Asher SF novel before it can be read as a stand-alone-story and should surely whet your appetite for even more.
Prador Moon takes you back in time (in the Polity series) to when mankind and AIs meet those crustacean creeps anyone who has read Asher before will know as Prador.
First contact quickly becomes first course as the Prador get to know humans closely, too closely.
A definite for Asher fans and even if you've never read an Asher SF novel before it can be read as a stand-alone-story and should surely whet your appetite for even more.
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Blistering
This is actually a prequel to Asher's entire Polity universe, of which the Spatterjay series is a part. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Steve D
An entirely pointless novella for those who have read the Cormac books
If you haven't read Asher's Ian Cormac novels, then this novella will be a wonderful experience of well written, gripping science fiction. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Ali
Asher really is a good.......
It's SciFi - voilent, wierd, funny, engaging SciFi.
Loved this book, just like I loved his others.
Loved this book, just like I loved his others.
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Excellent sci-fi
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Published on 3 April 2010 by Martin Payne
Just three stars
I would like to have awarded five stars to this book but it all felt a bit rushed and perfunctory. Asher's books are generally a good solid, even hefty, read and fill many... Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2010 by T. J. Jarratt
A Prador Feast!!
If you have read The Skinner or The Voyage of the Sable Keech (Spatterjay) or Orbus then.. Read those first THEN buy this quick then! Read more
Published on 22 Mar 2010 by Mr. R. D. Turner
All Neal Asher's books
I discovered Neal Asher about a year ago and have now read all his books - Help - What can I do now!!!!
Published on 24 Oct 2009 by I. Flockhart
Poor.
I've been a fan of Neal Asher's polity stories for a while now, enjoying the dystopian atmosphere of absolute state control and the fast paced, low-brow fun of crashing through a... Read more
Published on 14 July 2009 by Mr. Gavin H. Morris
A Polity novel, nuff said
This is not "just another" Polity novel. This is another fine example of a Polity novel.
Buy this book! Read this book! Enjoy this book!
Buy this book! Read this book! Enjoy this book!
Published on 20 April 2009 by A. Butler
was promising but woefully under developed.
The book is short like other people have commented but much worse than than this its under developed. The books reads like the first half of a book that didn't get finished. Read more
Published on 10 Feb 2009 by David Britten
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