Consider Phlebas: A Culture Novel

Dive into the epic galactic conflict of Iain M. Banks's "Consider Phlebas," the first novel in the acclaimed Culture series. This paperback edition, written in English, plunges readers into a war where billions have died and the fate of planets and stars hangs in the balance. The Idirans fight for their faith, while the Culture defends its right to exist, setting the stage for a brutal and principled struggle.

Follow Horza, a Changer and mercenary, as he and his diverse crew of humans and machines are tasked with a perilous mission: to find a fugitive Mind hidden deep within a forbidden labyrinth on a Planet of the Dead. This quest becomes a crucial battle of wits, with the potential for their own destruction.

Praised for its breathtaking imagination and exceptional storytelling, "Consider Phlebas" has solidified Iain M. Banks's reputation as an extraordinary and influential voice in science fiction. Discover a universe packed with inventive ideas, sentient warships, alien races, and intricate intergalactic politics.

Key Features:

• First book in the seminal "Culture" series by Iain M. Banks.
• Engaging narrative set against a backdrop of galaxy-spanning war.
• Features a compelling protagonist and a motley crew of mercenaries.
• Explores themes of faith, existence, and the moral complexities of war.

Specifications:

• Author: Iain M. Banks
• Publisher: Orbit
• Publication Date: 2023-11-30
• Edition: 1st
• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Print Length: 528 pages
• Dimensions: 12.5 x 3.8 x 19.6 cm
• Weight: 360 g
• ISBN-10: 035652163X
• ISBN-13: 978-0356521633

Experience the start of a legendary science fiction saga with "Consider Phlebas." This edition is new store stock, ready to transport you to the far reaches of the galaxy.