![]() A literary work in the genre of space opera entered bookstore shelves in 1987. The novel is set against the backdrop of a colossal military conflict between two galactic empires. The protagonist of the story is an experienced mercenary who, commissioned by one of the warring parties, sets out on a dangerous journey in search of advanced artificial intelligence that can become the key to winning the war. The original novel was warmly received in literary circles and served as the basis for a series of books, the plot of which covers a thousand-year history of intergalactic conflict. ![]() Banks' book will be adapted by Dennis Kelly, creator of the conspiracy thriller Utopia. Brad Pitt's studio Plan B Entertainment will act as a partner for the Amazon online service on the series. The Topic of Article: Amazon will start an intergalactic war. |