Beyond the Aquila Rift: The Best of Alastair Reynolds

This book was very very good – so good, in fact, that despite the fact that I had borrowed a copy from my local library, I have decided to purchase my own copy of the book. The offerings in this collection are a great reminder of why Alastair Reynold's books are so greatly anticipated and equally greatly (if not more so) enjoyed by fans of epic, world-building (and world-shattering), cosmic themed stories.