Peter F. Hamilton’s books in order

Explore the universe of Exodus, a new sci-fi action-adventure RPG by Peter F. Hamilton. Centuries after humanity fled Earth in search of a new home, they discovered the Centauri star cluster, teeming with habitable planets. Now, the descendants of the first settlers, known as Celestials, rule vast star systems with an iron grip. As new ark ships continue to arrive, Finn, a Centauri-born human, dreams of freedom. When a long-lost ark ship reappears, Finn seizes the chance to become a Traveler, exploring the unknown reaches of space in search of a better future. Exodus: The Archimedes Engine is the first book in a duology, offering fans of Hamilton’s richly-imagined worlds a deep dive into the epic Exodus universe.

AD 2204: a mysterious shipwreck appears on a planet at the edge of the galaxy. Its cargo is troubling, so a team led by Security Director Feriton Kayne is sent to investigate. But what they discover raises bewildering questions – and could predict humanity’s demise.

In the far future, a group of genetically engineered humans are training for war. Their ancient enemy scattered human civilization across the galaxy. And if they aren’t stopped, it could mean the end of mankind.

In the twenty-third century, humanity thrives in a comparative utopia. But that is about to change. Feriton Kayne’s investigative team has discovered a terrifying alien conspiracy that could obliterate mankind. The Olyix plan to harvest humanity and carry us to their god at the edge of the universe – no matter the cost.

Now humanity stands at a crossroads. While some push to flee for the stars, others are determined to make a heroic last stand. Even if it means fighting for a future this generation will never see.

The Olyix have laid siege to Earth, harvesting people for their god. Cities are falling to their devastating weaponry and millions have either fled to seek refuge in space or are fighting a war that seems unwinnable. As Earth's defeat draws ever closer, a team are sent to infiltrate the Olyix's arkship. Their plan? To signal its location to future generations and bring the battle to the enemy . . .

The year is 3326. Nigel Sheldon, founder of the Commonwealth civilization, sets off to investigate a mysterious and deadly area of space known as the Void. But when he crash-lands on an unknown planet, he discovers that it’s already inhabited – by the descendants of long-vanished Commonwealth ships.

Since then, the descendants have been fighting a desperate battle against the alien Fallers, who annihilate every species they encounter with brutal efficiency. But the Fallers could also be the key to the destruction of the Void itself – if it’s not already too late.

The planet Bienvenido has finally escaped the Void. But its citizens are still desperately struggling against the genocidal Fallers, who have infiltrated every level of human society in their quest to destroy mankind. Nowhere is safe – and no one can be trusted.

From the ashes of warfare, a mysterious hero known as the Warrior Angel leads the resistance. And as she faces insurmountable odds, astronaut Ry Evine uncovers one last hope. An unidentified vessel crashes on the planet carrying knowledge that could save them all . . . unless the Fallers get there first.

Earth 2329: Humanity has spread across the galaxy, colonising hundreds of planets linked by wormholes. Finally, there is peace. But when stars thousands of light years away start to vanish, ex-NASA astronaut Wilson Kime is sent to discover the cause.

Travelling in his faster-than-light spaceship, Kime arrives to find the stars imprisoned in an immense force-field. Entire star systems are sealed off. But who could possess this technology? And were they trying to keep us out . . . or keep something else in?

Thousands of light-years away, a terrible mistake was made and humans awoke an unstoppable alien force. The remnants of the Commonwealth strive to overcome it, even as an unknown player continues to pull hidden strings and manipulate the outcome. So Chief Investigator Paula Myo is tasked to hunt down this mysterious enemy, in the hopes of discovering the war’s true orchestrator.

Caught between two deadly adversaries, the Commonwealth must stand together if it is to outlive this monstrous war. This will be humanity’s finest moment – or its last hour.

In AD 2600, mankind can finally see the glimmer of peace. Diverse cultures thrive on colonised planets, while genetic engineering extends our lifespans and eradicates disease. Throughout the galaxy, the Confederation Navy keeps the trade links safe.

But on a primitive colony planet, disaster strikes. A chance encounter between a renegade criminal and an alien entity unleashes a formidable terror. It is called the Reality Dysfunction, and it is a nightmare that has prowled beside us since the dawn of time.

The horrors of the Reality Dysfunction have swept through humanity, with staggering consequences. Those who succumb acquire godlike powers, advancing across the galaxy to leave chaos in their wake. And as entire worlds fracture and collapse, the Confederation Navy struggles to maintain order.

Under the shadow of this revived ancient terror, a powerful new weapon could cause further complications. Dr Alkad Mzu is determined to wield it and complete her mission to slay a star. But others may have their own ideas . . .

Earth’s defences have fallen, its cities destroyed. And the Confederation Navy, protectors of the galaxy, are on the verge of collapse, unable to stop the enemy. As time runs out, those who fight on must forge new alliances – though an enemy’s enemy isn’t always a friend.

While war rages, rumours surface of an ancient space-faring race who faced this same threat and survived – thanks to a mysterious entity called the Sleeping God. Now Joshua Clavert and Syrinx set off on a mission to find it, in the hopes of averting the ultimate catastrophe.

In the near future, life on Earth is irrevocably changed. Climate change has decimated the planet, now dominated by powerful corporations. In this world, a man open to any offers – a man like Greg Mandel – can do just fine.

Wired into high-tech sensory equipment, he’s the perfect person to intervene in the newest conflict. Corporation Event Horizon is about to roll out a revolutionary new power source, which could solve the world’s energy crisis. But someone is sabotaging their stock – and it’s up to Greg Mandel to find out why.

Greg Mandel has officially retired from the private eye life. But then Edward Kitchener, a brilliant quantum cosmology researcher, is brutally murdered. And his employers are desperate to know what happened.

Enticed out of retirement, Greg Mandel launches himself into the investigation. But difficult questions abound. Was Kitchener a victim of corporate espionage, or something more sinister? And the trail will lead Greg Mandel to an astonishing confrontation with a past – that according to Kitchener’s theories, might never have existed.

Julia Evans is the billionaire owner of powerful company Event Horizon. And she’s in trouble.

Her husband has vanished, and now rival corporations claim to possess a technology superior to anything on Earth. So she doesn’t notice an anonymously delivered flower. But this flower contains advanced genes, millions of years beyond terrestrial DNA. A cryptic alien message – or a farewell from her husband?

Enter Greg Mandel, psi-boosted private eye. But he’s not alone in the hunt for its origins. And his efforts might not be enough – when the flower starts to bloom . . .

By AD 3580, the Commonwealth has spread across the galaxy, protected by a powerful navy. And at its centre is the Void, a sealed universe billions of years old. It cannot be breached, destroyed – or stopped as it expands, swallowing everything in its path.

But now it wants to make contact. Inigo, an astrophysicist studying the Void, dreams of a utopian world within it, where humans live in paradise. His vision attracts followers eager to cross the Void’s forbidden boundary . . . no matter the cost.

The Commonwealth is at odds with itself. A fanatical cult prepares to enter the Void, lured by visions of paradise amongst the stars. But crossing its boundaries could result in an irreparable rift in space. And while investigator Paula Myo scrambles to find a solution, an invasion fleet approaches, eager to take advantage of the turmoil.

At the heart of this lies Edeard the Waterwalker, who once lived deep in the Void. His story inspired the devout pilgrimage – and may finally reveal the Void’s true nature.

The Leaving Dream Pilgrimage is under way, as millions of cult followers pilot ships destined for the Void, even though it means the galaxy’s destruction. Yet some are still determined to stop them by any means necessary.

Meanwhile, a second prophet is on the run. Legendary field operative Paula Myo is close behind – but so is the Cat, a dangerous psychopath. And when Inigo receives the final vision, he must decide whether to release its message . . . with devastating consequences for the pilgrims.

Taggie and her little sister Jemima are like any other girls their age. But when their dad is kidnapped, they discover that he’s an otherworldly prince of the First Realm – and the land he should be ruling has been overthrown by the King of Night.

The girls will do anything to get their dad back. So they set out on a quest to find him. And as they make their way between the realms, they realise he isn’t the only magical one in the family . . .

It’s been a busy year for Taggie. She’s now queen-to-be of a magical realm, and is learning magic for the first time. Then someone attacks her.

Assassins have been killing royal heirs across the magical realms, and everyone think it’s the Karraks, the King of Night’s army. The realms are on the brink of war when Taggie discovers something very interesting. The Karraks come from a different universe, and the gate is still out there, lost in the mists of time. Can Taggie find the gate and stop the war before it’s too late?

War is on the horizon. The leaders of every realm have allied to fight the invading Karrak army. That is, apart from Taggie, queen-to-be. With an unlikely band of heroes, including a Karrak Lord, an elf and a skyfold captain, Taggie is determined to stop the war.

The only way to prevent disaster is to find the long-lost gateway between our universe and the Karrak’s home. But how can she find something deliberately hidden? And what is she willing to sacrifice for peace?

This contains six fantastic short stories and a novella set in the same universe as the Night’s Dawn trilogy. From bloody death matches between constructed monsters to abandoned alien spacecraft, there’s something for everyone in this must-have short story collection.

Return to the Commonwealth, venture to an alternate 1800s Oxford – or even further in this short story collection from Peter F. Hamilton. This is unmissable storytelling from a writer at the top of his game.

In a near-future Newcastle, Detective Sidney Hurst is called to a horrifying murder scene. The victim is one of the wealthy North family clones, and Hurst knows that powerful enemies won’t be far behind. But the clone’s murder shares disturbing similarities with an old case on the tropical planet St Libra. The sentenced killer, Angela Tramelo, has always maintained her innocence, so was she wrongly convicted?

To unravel the case, a vast expedition is mounted, including Hurst and Tramelo. But deep in St Libra’s rainforests, the expedition is cut off – and the bloodshed begins.

Teenager Julian Proctor has always had perfect recall. But when an unexpected death throws his life into turmoil, he discovers sudden gaps in his memory. And even more bizarrely, some of his memories don’t belong to him, but a stranger.

When it becomes clear the stranger is in peril, Julian resolves to track him down. His journey takes him into the heart of London’s financial district . . . and into the snare of a deadly plot.

Once, Lawrence Newton dreamed of adventure amongst the stars. Now he’s the sergeant of a corporation’s military platoon, sent to plunder human colonies. Disillusioned, he wants to save enough money to escape the cycle of corporate greed and violence.

When Lawrence is sent to a distant colony in possession of a fabled gemstone, it’s the perfect opportunity to steal the gem and leave the military for good. But it’s fiercely guarded – and Lawrence soon discovers that not everything is as it seems . . .

It’s 2040 and after tireless research, we can finally rejuvenate a human being. Jeff Baker, renowned inventor and philanthropist, is the perfect candidate for the ground-breaking treatment. He walks into the centre seventy-eight years old, and comes out looking like a healthy twenty-something.

At first, the treatment seems like a miracle. But his new appearance has a devastating impact on his relationships, as his wife, son and friends resent what he’s become. Jeff is living the dream, but is he willing to pay its price?