Dark, ambitious and deeply thought-provoking, Fractal Noise is the gripping standalone prequel to the To Sleep in a Sea of Stars by internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini.

A powerful piece of SF, with intelligent writing and big ideas -- Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of the Children of Time series on To Sleep in a Sea of Stars Paolini's impressive imagination has produced an action-packed SF adventure that zings along at hyper luminal speed, with Kira as one of the most memorable characters of the genre -- Peter F. Hamilton, author of Pandora's Star on To Sleep in a Sea of Stars Breathes new life into the classic first encounter narrative. . . . Paolini makes the experiences of his well-shaded explorers vivid and gripping through smart worldbuilding and believable stakes. James S.A. Corey fans will be especially riveted -- Publishers Weekly, Starred Review This pulse-pounding science-fiction novel pits human curiosity and technology against alien tech deep in the cosmos . . . An excellent starting point for the series as a whole * Library Journal * Paolini understands that in the best character-driven science-fiction stories, the alien tech is never as interesting as the human relationships. Tense and gripping * Kirkus Reviews * Mounting tension, danger, and uncertainty . . . Shows Paolini's range as a storyteller * Booklist * Dazzles with otherworldly delights - and unearthly nightmares. -- Newsweek on To Sleep in a Sea of Stars

Christopher is the firstborn of Kenneth and Talita. Creator of the World of Eragon and the Fractal verse. Holder of the Guinness World Record for youngest author of a bestselling series. Qualified for marksman in the Australian army. Scottish laird. Dodged gunfire . . . more than once. As a child, was chased by a moose in Alaska. Has his name inscribed on Mars. Husband. Father. Asker of questions and teller of stories.