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What the Critics Are Saying

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Kirkus Reviews

Tier 1

Erickson's world-building is meticulous and his characters feel genuinely alive.

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A gripping SF tale that explores themes of humanity and loyalty.

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Cassie's explanation for the explorers' downfall manages to be simultaneously eerie and inspirational — a fitting achievement for a book that unflinchingly explores the depths of human depravity.

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US Review of Books

Tier 1

[F]ree will is having control over what you do next when things are forced upon you.

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Pacific Book Review

Tier 2

Erickson's world-building is meticulous and his characters feel genuinely alive.

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Erickson's debut marks the arrival of a significant new voice in science fiction.

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Literary Titan

Tier 2

A compelling and thought-provoking entry in the Heart of Darkness series.

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A compelling and thought-provoking debut.

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Self-Publishing Review

Tier 2

Erickson's prose is clean and his ideas are big.

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Readers' Favorite

Tier 2

A compelling and thought-provoking science fiction novel.

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An exceptional novel — Erickson is a writer to watch.

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