'One of the most enjoyable, brilliantly realized spacey SF novels I've read in ages.'-James Smythe, author of The Echo and The Explorer

'A quietly profound, humane tour de force that tackles politics and gender issues with refreshing optimism.'- The Guardian 'Great fun!'-Ann Leckie, author of Ancillary Justice To survive, Rosemary's got to learn how to rely on this assortment of oddballs-an experience that teaches her about love and trust, and that having a family isn't necessarily the worst thing in the universe.

In the far reaches of deep space, the tiny Wayfarer crew will confront a host of unexpected mishaps and thrilling adventures that force them to depend on each other. But risking her life wasn't part of the plan. Tunneling wormholes through space to a distant planet is definitely lucrative and will keep them comfortable for years. It's also about to get extremely dangerous when the crew is offered the job of a lifetime. Life aboard the Wayfarer is chaotic and crazy-exactly what Rosemary wants. An introspective young woman who learned early to keep to herself, she's never met anyone remotely like the ship's diverse crew, including Sissix, the exotic reptilian pilot, chatty engineers Kizzy and Jenks who keep the ship running, and Ashby, their noble captain. While the patched-up ship has seen better days, it offers her a bed, a chance to explore the far-off corners of the galaxy, and most importantly, some distance from her past. Rosemary Harper doesn't expect much when she joins the crew of the aging Wayfarer. The acclaimed modern science fiction masterpiece, Hugo Award winner for Best Series!įollow a motley crew on an exciting journey through space-and one adventurous young explorer who discovers the meaning of family in the far reaches of the universe-in this light-hearted debut space opera from a rising sci-fi star.

The long way to a small angry planet