\'Rousing storytelling and satisfying intrigue . .
The Collapsing Empire is an exciting space opera from John Scalzi.. .
Yet as they work to save a civilization on the brink of collapse, others have very different plans .
And the new Empress of the Interdependency must battle lies, rebellion and treason.
A scion of a Merchant House stumbles upon conspirators seeking power.
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.
This relies on extra-dimensional pathways between the stars, connecting worlds.
Now this interstellar network of worlds faces disaster - but can three individuals save their people?The empire\'s outposts are utterly dependent on each other for resources, a safeguard against war, and a way its rulers can exert control. an engaging, well-crafted sci-fi drama.\' - SFXDoes the biggest threat lie within?In the far future, humanity has left Earth to create a glorious empire. . . \'Rousing storytelling and satisfying intrigue