In Ian Douglas's Abyss (2025), amortal humans navigate interstellar perils amid enigmatic aliens and colossal galactic empires.
Reminiscent of David Weber's naval sagas, the novel unleashes exhilarating fleet battles on vast scales, fueled by inventive technologies and a gripping narrative.
Compelling characters, including the deeply layered Morrigan, anchor the propulsive story, rendering it prime space opera.
Yet relativistic time dilation falters: near-light-speed voyages shorten traveler durations to destinations, but the profound lag at origins is dismissed, permitting returns to aligned timelines rather than estranged futures—a lapse that dilutes scientific plausibility for plot convenience.
Because of this inconsistency, the book thrills yet only partly fulfills hard sci-fi expectations. 4/5 stars.
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