The Intersolar Commonwealth of mankind has spread across thousands of stars but humanity is no more united in 3058 AD than it was when it existed on a single planet. Multiple factions with wildly different agendas vie to advance their beliefs in their own unique ways. One of those factions, the Living Dream movement, is planning something that could impact every species in the galaxy - a Pilgrimage to the Void. The Void lies at the center of the galaxy, and according to the Raiel, the oldest and most advanced species known to man, it is a destructive force that expands from time to time destroying everything in its wake. The Raiel dread the next expansion phase and they know that not even the might of their technology can do anything to stop it. They do not want Living Dream to tempt fate with their Pilgrimage and they are not alone in that belief. 

Living Dream has over 5 billion followers, which is impressive for a movement that was started only 130 years ago by Inigo, the First Dreamer. Inigo dreamed of a world inside the Void many times with his dreams focusing on the life of Edeard. Edeard lives inside the Void on a planet known as Querencia where technology does not exist but psychic powers do. Edeard starts as an apprentice egg shaper where he uses his psychic abilities to "shape" eggs so that they can be quickly matured into unique life forms. This almost idyllic life is destroyed when bandits raid his town and force him to flee to the big city of Makkathran as a refugee. Fueled by a burning desire for justice Edeard continues to grow his powers by joining the constables where he fights back against the corruption that plagues his new home. It is the accomplishments of Edeard over his life that has inspired the Living Dream movement to want to leave technology behind and enter the Void so they can lead similar lives.

The galaxy outside the Void is full of advanced technology that is both diverse and complex and humans have greatly changed because of it. In 2833 the ANA was formed with new technology allowing people to download their consciousness into a virtual universe that exists within the quantum fields around Earth. It is from within this virtual universe that the ANA runs the Commonwealth government but they are anything but united. Many different factions have evolved within the ANA including the Accelerators, Conservatives, Darwinists, Moderates, and Separatists. Each has their own agenda and a massive game of cat and mouse goes on as they attempt to help or hinder the Living Dream movement and their Pilgrimage.

The Dreaming Void bounces back and forth between telling the story of Edeard's life within the Void while detailing the events surrounding the Pilgrimage. This makes for a unique, rich story that I found very interesting. As the first book of a trilogy don't expect anything to be wrapped up when this comes to an end but know that the story is indeed taken to next level as the trilogy continues. For audiobook fans, John Lee does an excellent job on the narration of all three books so you can safely choose to listen to this one if you prefer.