Dark Light (MacLeod novel) explained

Dark Light is a science fiction novel by Scottish writer Ken MacLeod, published in 2001.It is the second book in the Engines of Light Trilogy and a 2002 nominee for the Campbell Award.[1]

The novel continues the plot from Cosmonaut Keep, but this time is set on the "Second Sphere", a number of clustered solar systems artificially seeded with intelligent life forms by a mysterious and transcendent alien species. Within this system, the main character, Matt Cairns, develops a form of interstellar travel and sets out to discover the motivation of the aliens.[2]

Literary significance and reception

Publishers Weekly had a mixed review for the novel saying:

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2002 Award Winners & Nominees. Worlds Without End. 2012-09-29.
  2. Web site: Dark Light. Worlds Without End. 2012-09-29.

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