Download or read book Stealing Light written by Gary Gibson and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2008 with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 25th century, only the Shoal possess the secret of faster-than-light travel, giving them absolute control over all trade and exploration throughout the galaxy. Mankind has operated within their influence for two centuries, establishing 12 human colony worlds scattered along Shoal routes.