In The Human, the final book in Neal Asher's epic Rise of the
Jain trilogy, an entire galaxy hangs in the balance as the ancient
and powerful Jain threat emerges anew . . .
A Jain warship has risen from the depths of space, emerging with a
deadly grudge and a wealth of ancient yet lethal technology. It is
determined to hunt down the alien Client, and will annihilate all those
who stand in its way. So Orlandine must prepare humanity's defense.
Both humanity and the Prador thought their ancient foe--the Jain--had
perished in a past age. And they resolve to destroy these outliers at
any cost. Orlandine wants the Client's inside knowledge to act, but the
Client has her own agenda. Earth Central therefore looks to the Prador
for alliance, after the Jain destroy their fleet. However, not everyone
is happy with this, and some will do anything to shatter this fragile
coalition.
As the Jain warship makes its way across the galaxy, it seems
unstoppable. Human and Prador forces alike struggle to withstand its
devastating weaponry. Orlandine's life work is to neutralize Jain
technology, so if she can't triumph, no one can. But will she become
what she's vowed to destroy?