The Enkidu carried humanity’s last hope to a distant world. The mission was simple: survive.
Generations later, the colony on Imir clings to life. Scarred by hardship and stripped of knowledge, the settlers endure, until visitors arrive. Sleek ships. Powerful tech. Promises of help.
But paradise always comes with conditions. The newcomers’ intentions seem generous, but something doesn’t add up. Their knowledge runs too deep. Their presence feels too precise. And the line between ally and invader is blurring fast.
In this sweeping sequel to Children of Time, Adrian Tchaikovsky explores memory, identity, and the fragility of civilization.
When survival depends on trust, and trust becomes a gamble, what’s left to believe in? Especially when the past isn’t just remembered, it’s rewritten.
