Angelmass
By Timothy Zahn
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Angelmass, a black hole deep in space, emits "angels," small particles that render humans calm, reasonable, and virtually incapable of lying. The Empyrean, human colonies in the far reaches of the galaxy, has discovered the angels and the power they wield. All members of Empyrean government must carry an angel.
The Earth-based Empire, the Pax, view the angels as an alien plot to subvert humanity. They dispatch Jereko Kosta, an innocent academic, to spy on the Empyrean and find out the truth about angels. With Chandris, a grifter who dogs his steps, he enlists on an "angel-hunting" ship. Close up, Kostas learns the angels may be more dangerous than the Pax fear.
Before he can react, the Pax dispatches their most powerful warship to confront the Empyrean. Now, Kosta and Chandris, among the few who know the truth about the angels, stand between the Empyrean, the Pax, and war.
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Timothy Zahn
Timothy Zahn is the author of more than forty science fiction novels. He has also written many short stories, as well as Cascade Point, which won the Hugo Award for best novella. His other works include the Dragonback series, of which Dragon and Thief was an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, and the bestselling Star Wars™ novel, Heir to the Empire. Zahn lives in Oregon.
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Reviews for Angelmass
63 ratings3 reviews
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Great book. A character in this book named after me (Dr. Laurn Podolak):)
Thanks Tim! - Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5I've been told that Zahn's regular science fiction books are better than his Star Wars books, but I didn't think this was. I would have preferred more focus on fewer characters, maybe a few less random plot devices, and the twist at the end to make more sense or be more meaningful.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Far from perfect, but still as gripping as any other tale of Zahn's, Angelmass really relies on its strength of characterization, and that's what carries the day. I want the characters to uncover the plot, to discover the truth, to push past their strange almost anti-social tendencies. If I didn't want that, it wouldn't have worked. But it did.