The Evolutionary Void - Peter F. Hamilton

Millions of Leaving Dream pilgrims are on board their ultra-drive ships, heading towards the Void. There they expect to live perfect lives in a perfectable world, but the cost of this perfection could not be greater. Among those who will do anything and everything to prevent the pilgrims entering the Void is the genius recluse Ozzie; Gore Burnelli, the oldest and most influential human being alive; the Delivery Man, a one-time faction agent; and Paula Myo, the Commonwealth's unstoppable field operative. They must succeed if the galaxy is to survive, and time is running out ...