The Saints of Salvation - Book Review

 The Saints of Salvation is the latest book in the Salvation Sequence, by Peter F. Hamilton. 

SPOILERS AHEAD!

In the previous books, humankind came into contact with aliens that pretended to be friendly, only to be found to want to cocoon and preserve all mankind for their god at the end of the universe. Humankind is quickly overwhelmed by their superior tech and leaves Earth and all previously settled planets, in an exodus across the galaxy. 

Meanwhile, we also follow a group far in the future - trying to strike back and get everyone back from the cocoons.

In this book, the fate of some characters in the past before the exodus is revealed, and then we go back to the humans striking back.

I really like the tech here. No FTL, but portals that can only be moved in sub-light ships (which allows a lot more cleverness in the plot/tech). AIs, but not sentient (except for recorded people). I liked that they went for the group consciousness thing (which reminded of a classic, Forever War), it worked well. Lots of time manipulation, too.

I'm huge fan of Peter F. Hamilton (even when he pulls a deus-ex, which thankfully he hasn't in a while), and this is no exception. The fights were great and full of clever twists, lots of characters I cared about, and great tech.

Overall, one of my favorites. Obviously start at the first book, though.

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