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Peter F. Hamilton - Biography

Biography by Peter F. Hamilton - The Life and Work of Britain's Leading Science Fiction Writer

Peter F. Hamilton was born on March 2, 1960 in Rutland, Lincolnshire, UK. His childhood was spent in a calm village, and already at an early age he showed an interest in science fiction and fantasy. This interest became the basis for his future literary career.

Hamilton attended Rutland University and earned a bachelor's degree in commerce. Despite this, his real passion has always been literature. He began writing short stories and short works, and his first works were published in various magazines and collections.

Peter F. Hamilton's first novel, "Mindstar Rising," was published in 1993 and marked the beginning of his science fiction career. However, real success came to him with the release of the novel Pandora's Star in 2004. This book was the first part of the epic series "The Commonwealth Saga" and was very popular with readers and critics.

The Saga of the Night Star series consists of several novels, including Pandora, The Tree of Eternity (Judas Unchained) and others. She describes the future of humanity, where interstellar travel, planet colonization and great intrigue have become everyday. The scale and complexity of Hamilton's worldview makes his works unforgettable and philosophically significant.

Peter F. is considered one of the leading authors of modern science fiction. His works are evaluated for their scientific authenticity, picturesque descriptions of worlds and characters, as well as for their ability to ask important questions about the future of mankind. His influence on the genre of fiction is felt in the works of many other authors.