Gareth L. Powell

Gareth L. Powell was born and raised in Bristol, where he still lives, and his early mentors included Diana Wynne Jones and Helen Dunmore. His novels have twice won the BSFA Award, and been finalists for both the Locus Award in the US and the Seiun Award in Japan. He is probably best known for his acclaimed Embers of War space opera series, which includes the novels Embers of War, Fleet of Knives, and Light of Impossible Stars. He is a popular guest and speaker at conventions and literary events, and can often be found on Twitter @garethlpowell giving free advice to aspiring authors.

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Books

  • Descendant Machine

    Format:
    Paperback
    Released:
    11 Apr 2023

    When Nicola Mafalda’s scout ship comes under attack, she’s left deeply traumatised by the drastic action it takes to keep …

  • Stars and Bones

    Format:
    Paperback
    Released:
    1 Mar 2022

    Seventy-five years from today, the human race has been cast from a dying Earth to wander the stars in a …

  • Light of Impossible Stars: An Embers of War novel

    Format:
    Paperback
    Released:
    18 Feb 2020
    Series:

    Low on fuel and hunted by the Fleet of Knives, the sentient warship Trouble Dog heads to the Intrusion—an area …

  • Fleet of Knives: An Embers of War novel

    Format:
    Mass Market Paperback
    Released:
    28 Jan 2020
    Series:

    The warship Trouble Dog was build and bred for calculating violence, yet following a brutal war, she finds herself disgusted …

  • Fleet of Knives: An Embers of War novel

    Format:
    Paperback
    Released:
    19 Feb 2019
    Series:

    From award-winning author Gareth L. Powell, the second book in the critically acclaimed Embers of War space opera series.

    The …