Watching Trees Grow [Paperback]

Peter F. Hamilton (Author), Larry Niven (Introduction)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 31, 2000

Peter Hamilton brings his trademark flair for narrative sweep and epic ideas to a short novel that tells the story of an near- immortal mankind that grew from the Roman Empire. Paired with WATCHING TREES GROW is TENDELEO'S STORY the Theodore Sturgeon award-winning new Chaga short novel from the acclaimed Ian McDonald.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 100 pages
• Publisher: PS Publishing (August 31, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1902880145
• ISBN-13: 978-1902880143
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,153,321 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Peter F. Hamilton was born in Rutland in 1960, and still lives near Rutland Water. His previous novels are the Greg Mandel series and the bestselling 'Night's Dawn' trilogy: The Reality Dysfunction , The Neutronium Alchemist and The Naked God. Also published by Macmillan (and Pan) is A Second Chance at Eden, a novella and six short stories, and The Confederation Handbook, a vital guide to the 'Night's Dawn' trilogy. His most recent novels were Fallen Dragon, Misspent Youth, Pandora's Star and Judas Unchained.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating sci-fi murder mystery, September 8, 2008

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This review is from: Watching Trees Grow (Paperback)

This particular version of "Watching Trees Grow" is a limited run (only 500 copies) signed copy, so I read it VERY carefully so as not to break the spine. You never know, it could be worth money some day!

I loved this story - it is a murder mystery set in an alternate universe - one in which the Roman Emperors bred their gladiators for strength first, then for longevity, ending up with a strain of humans that are incredibly long-lived. During the 1800s, a young man is murdered. The detectives set to find out who did the deed never give up - it is well into the 21st century before the crime is solved.

I don't wish to talk much about the plot other than that, so as not to spoil the surprise for any of those who have yet to read this little gem. If you get a chance, buy this chapbook from where ever you can find it, and enjoy a very entertaining view of how things might have been.