{"product_id":"9781509835072","title":"The Collapsing Empire by John Scalzi","description":"In the far future, humanity has left Earth to create a glorious empire. Now this interstellar network of worlds faces disaster. The Collapsing Empire is a propulsive space opera from John Scalzi, the first in the award-winning Interdependency series.   Does the biggest threat lie within?The empire's outposts are utterly dependent on each other for resources, a safeguard against war, and a way its rulers can exert control. This relies on extra-dimensional pathways between the stars, connecting worlds. But 'The Flow' is changing course, which could plunge every colony into fatal isolation.   A scientist will risk his life to inform the empire's ruler. A scion of a Merchant House stumbles upon conspirators seeking power. And the new Empress of the Interdependency must battle lies, rebellion and treason. Yet, as they work to save a civilization on the brink of collapse, others have very different plans . . .   Continue the space adventure trilogy with The Consuming Fire.   'Rousing storytelling and satisfying intrigue . . . an engaging, well-crafted sci-fi drama.' - SFX\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43204589060274,"sku":"9781509835072","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/products\/9781509835072_fc41961e-788d-4814-be91-27c7f11ad174.jpg?v=1698946395","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781509835072","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}