the acclaimed space opera Children of Time and Children of Ruin's must-see sequel. In order to build new outposts after Earth's demise, arkships were sent forth. Therefore, Heorest Holt, the starship Enkidu's captain, transported their priceless human cargo to what would become a brand-new paradise. After several generations, this vulnerable colony has maintained its tenuous existence on Imir. However, the world is hard, and a lot of technological knowledge has been lost. In a world where everyone knows their neighbour, strangers then start to appear. Since they have come from the stars to aid humanity's lost colonies, they have unmatched knowledge and fascinating new technology. But not everything on Imir is as it seems. As the visitors lose track of time and memories, they discover the colonists fear unknown enemies and Imir?s own murky history. Neighbour turns against neighbour, as society fractures in the face of this terrifying foe. Perhaps some other intelligence is at work, toying with colonists and space-faring scientists alike? But not all questions are so easily answered ? and the price may be the colony itself. Children of Memory by Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author Adrian Tchaikovsky is a far-reaching space opera spanning generations, species and galaxies.