''Machine Vendetta'' is a 2024

hard science fiction Hard science fiction is a category of science fiction characterized by concern for scientific accuracy and logic. The term was first used in print in 1957 by P. Schuyler Miller in a review of John W. Campbell's ''Islands of Space'' in the Novemb ...

novel by Welsh author

Alastair Reynolds Alastair Preston Reynolds (born 13 March 1966) is a Welsh science fiction author. He specialises in hard science fiction and space opera. Early life Reynolds was born in Wales and spent his early years in Cornwall before moving back to Wales, ...

. It is a direct sequel to '' Elysium Fire'' and the final part in The Prefect Dreyfus Emergencies trilogy. Reynolds has stated on his blog that this is the final book set in the ''Revelation Space'' universe for the foreseeable future. ''Aurora Rising'', ''Elysium Fire'', and ''Machine Vendetta'' comprise the Prefect Dreyfus Emergencies series.

Synopsis

''Machine Vendetta'' follows senior prefect Tom Dreyfus' investigations into the suspicious death of fellow prefect Ingvar Tench.

Reception

The novel received a starred review in ''

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'', and was also reviewed by ''

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'' and ''SFFWorld.''

References

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