The most acclaimed sf novel of 2002 Major lead title campaign, including national press advertising Over 10,000 copies sold of trade edition Winner of the Tiptree Award; shortlisted for the British SF Award and the Arthur C. Clarke Award 'I think this will soon be regarded as one of the most dazzling novels of its genre' Daily Telegraph 'An amazing book: not just a triumphant return to science fiction, but an injection of style and content that will light up the genre' Michael Marshall Smith, author of SPARES and THE STRAW MEN.