The Gates of Abaddon. The Fire of Sibola

A gigantic uncreated formation in the shape of a ring unexpectedly appears in orbit around Uranus, capturing the attention of everyone. However, curiosity turns into genuine panic when a spacecraft disappears without a trace in the mysterious Ring. Where did it go? What caused such an anomaly? And what is really on the other side of these hellish gates? Scientists, journalists, and military personnel from Earth and Mars head towards the Ring to investigate the mysterious object. Among the other vessels in this vast fleet is the "Rocinante" under the command of James Holden. While the envoys of the human race try to determine whether the Ring opens up new possibilities or harbors a threat, Holden faces a much more serious danger…
The opening of portals, so-called gates, led to mass colonization of new worlds. Thousands of people rushed in search of a better life. However, independent settlers had to confront a powerful corporation that obtained a license to explore uncharted territories. On the distant planet Ilos, a real war broke out, threatening to spread all the way to Earth. James Holden and the crew of his ship "Rocinante" are tasked with traveling to Ilos and attempting to stop the bloodshed. But the more Holden reflects on what is happening, the more he feels that this mission is doomed to fail. Meanwhile, the voice of a dead man tells him that a great civilization, once inhabiting this planet, has vanished. And that it was ruthlessly destroyed…
The collection also includes a new translation of the novella "The Abyss of Survival."