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A Hole in the Sky by Peter F. Hamilton

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A Hole in the Sky

Arkship Trilogy Book I

Peter F. Hamilton

Watkins Media · Print & ebook · January 20, 2026

Reading lane: Alien Contact

From internationally bestselling author Peter F. Hamilton comes the first in a new, coming of age trilogy where life on a generation ship takes a turn for the worst when the delicate cycle of life is disturbed...

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For when you want a fast-moving, large-scale space adventure with a sharper edge.

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  • big-arc space-opera momentum
  • edgy, hard-edged SF sweep

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  • category-first entry
  • the long-game start of a trilogy

Book Details

Authors
Peter F. Hamilton
Publisher
Watkins Media
Published
January 20, 2026
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Alien Contact · Space Opera
Reading lane
Alien Contact

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Publisher Categories

  • Sci-Fi Adventure

  • Space Opera

  • Alien Contact

About This Book

From internationally bestselling author Peter F. Hamilton comes the first in a new, coming of age trilogy where life on a generation ship takes a turn for the worst when the delicate cycle of life is disturbed... A great read for fans of Alastair Reynolds and Miles Cameron. THEIR LIFE IS A DREAM, THEIR WORLD IS DYING. Hazel’s family live a simple life in their village. Just one of the communities on a vast generation ship on a centuries long journey to a new world. 500 years...

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From internationally bestselling author Peter F. Hamilton comes the first in a new, coming of age trilogy where life on a generation ship takes a turn for the worst when the delicate cycle of life is disturbed... A great read for fans of Alastair Reynolds and Miles Cameron. THEIR LIFE IS A DREAM, THEIR WORLD IS DYING. Hazel’s family live a simple life in their village. Just one of the communities on a vast generation ship on a centuries long journey to a new world. 500 years ago the machines stopped working and life since then has been frugal. But everyone plays their part. And when you reach 65 you are recycled – it’s only fair; you can’t work anymore and your resources are needed. But not everyone is happy. Hazel encounters the Cheaters, a group who refuse to die for the ship. They have discovered the terrifying lie at the core of life on the ship and they will fight for the truth and for the lives of everyone. Hazel has a choice to make…

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