Peter F. Hamilton is a highly accomplished English novelist, renowned for his works in the science fiction genre, particularly space operas. He was born on March 2, 1960, in Rutland, England, where he still resides with his wife and children. Hamilton's writing career began in 1987, and his first short story was published in Fear Magazine the following year. His works have gained significant popularity, with over two million copies sold worldwide as of 2004, making him Britain's top-selling science fiction author.
Hamilton's novels are known for their complex narratives, often featuring multiple main characters whose paths intersect later in the story. His themes cover a wide range of topics, including sexually active teenagers, politics, religion, and armed conflict. Some of his most popular series include the Night's Dawn and Commonwealth series, as well as standalone novels such as "Fallen Dragon," "Misspent Youth," and "Great North Road."
In addition to his success as a novelist, Hamilton has also made a name for himself in the world of audio dramas. He has written several scripts for BBC Radio 4, including "The Infinity Doctors," "The Making of Swallow," and "The Big Time." Through his captivating storytelling and imaginative world-building, Hamilton has established himself as a leading voice in the science fiction genre, captivating audiences with his epic space operas and thought-provoking themes.
The Archimedes Engine Books
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Exodus: The Archimedes Engine
2024
Arkship Trilogy Books
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A Hole in the Sky
2021
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The Captain's Daughter
2022
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Queens of an Alien Sun
2022
Night's Dawn Books
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The Reality Dysfunction
1996
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The Neutronium Alchemist
1997
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The Naked God
1999
Night's Dawn Collections
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A Second Chance at Eden
1998
Night's Dawn Non-Fiction Books
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The Confederation Handbook
2000
Commonwealth Saga Books
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Pandora's Star
2004
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Judas Unchained
2005
Void Books
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The Dreaming Void
2007
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The Temporal Void
2008
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The Evolutionary Void
2009
Commonwealth: Chronicle Of The Fallers Books
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The Abyss Beyond Dreams
2014
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A Night Without Stars
2016
Commonwealth Universe Books
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Misspent Youth
2002
Greg Mandel Books
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Mindstar Rising
1993
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A Quantum Murder
1994
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The Nano Flower
1995
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Family Matters
2014
Queen Of Dreams Books
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The Secret Throne
2014
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The Hunting of the Princes
2016
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A Voyage Through Air
2017
Salvation Sequence Books
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Salvation
2018
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Salvation Lost
2019
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The Saints of Salvation
2020
Standalone Novels
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Fallen Dragon
2001
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Great North Road
2012
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Light Chaser (With: Gareth L. Powell)
2021
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Light Chaser
2021
Short Stories/Novellas
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Watching Trees Grow
2000
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Footvote
2004
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If at First...
2007
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The Demon Trap
2008
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A Window Into Time
2016
Short Story Collections
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Manhattan in Reverse
2011
The Web - 2027 Books
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Gulliverzone ( By: Stephen Baxter)
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Gulliverzone
1997
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Dreamcastle (By: Stephen Bowkett)
1997
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Dreamcastle
1997
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Untouchable (By: Eric Brown)
1997
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Untouchable
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Spiderbite ( By: Graham Joyce)
1997
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Spiderbite
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Lightstorm
1997
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Sorceress
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Sorceress ( By: Maggie Furey)
1997
Year's Best SF Anthology Books
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Year's Best SF
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Year's Best SF 3
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Year's Best SF 4
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Year's Best SF 5
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Year's Best SF 6
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Year's Best SF 7
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Year's Best SF 8
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Year's Best SF 9
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Year's Best SF 10
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Year's Best SF 11
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Year's Best SF 12
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Year's Best SF 13
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Year's Best SF 14
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Year's Best SF 15
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Year's Best SF 16
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Year's Best SF 17
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Year's Best SF 18
2013
Solaris Rising Anthology Books
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Solaris Rising (With: Pat Cadigan, Mike Resnick, Stephen Baxter, Lavie Tidhar, Ken MacLeod, Ian Watson, Eric Brown, Adam Roberts, Paul Di Filippo, Alastair Reynolds, Tricia Sullivan, Ian Whates, Richard Salter)
2011
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Solaris Rising 1.5 (By: Paul Cornell, Tanith Lee, Mike Resnick, Aliette de Bodard, Adam Roberts, Paul Di Filippo, Ian Whates, Gareth L. Powell, Sarah Lotz, Philip Vine)
2012
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Solaris Rising 2 (By: Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Paul Cornell, Liz Williams, James Lovegrove, Robert Reed, Eugie Foster, Nancy Kress, Nick Harkaway, Norman Spinrad, Vandana Singh, Kim Lakin-Smith, Ian Whates, Paul Cornell, Jr., Kay Kenyon, Adrian Tchaikovsky, Martin Sketchley, Allan Steele)
2013
Peter F. Hamilton Anthologies
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Year's Best SF
1996
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Year's Best SF 2
1997
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Year's Best SF 3
1998
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The Good New Stuff
1999
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Year's Best SF 4
1999
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Year's Best SF 5
2000
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Solaris Rising
2011
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Year's Best SF 6
2001
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Futures
2001
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Infinity Plus One
2001
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The Mammoth Book Of Science Fiction
2002
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Year's Best SF 7
2002
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Year's Best SF 8
2003
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Year's Best SF 9
2004
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Year's Best SF 10
2005
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Year's Best SF 11
2006
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The Space Opera Renaissance
2006
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The Solaris Book of New Science Fiction
2007
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Year's Best SF 12
2007
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The New Space Opera
2007
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Year's Best SF 13
2008
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Year's Best SF 14
2009
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Year's Best SF 15
2010
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Year's Best SF 16
2011
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Year's Best SF 17
2012
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Solaris Rising 2
2013
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Year's Best SF 18
2013
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Best of British Science Fiction 2016
2017
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Stories of Hope and Wonder: In Support of UK's Healthcare Workers
2020
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Love, Death and Robots: The Official Anthology: Volume One