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“And suddenly it knew what it had to do. It de-coupled its engine fields from the energy grid and plunged those vortices of pure energy deep into the fabric of its own mind, tearing its intellect apart in a supernova of sentient agony.”

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Excession

In this science fiction novel, the reader is immersed in a sprawling interstellar society, where the Excession event poses a profound challenge to the existing order. The story delves into the complexities of this society, its diverse inhabitants, and the implications of the Excession, offering a rich tapestry of speculative fiction. more

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Iain M. Banks

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