> I really liked Pandora's Star (The Commonwealth Saga) by Peter F. Hamilton.

It looks promising; I'll check it out. Appreciate the recommendation.

Currently reading that. And I am trying like hell to figure out how all of the different stories will come back together.

Oh you are in for a treat. They don't fully finish in that book, for the conclusion you need high-octane Judas Unchained with the best inter- and then planetary chase scene. A great book with lovely twist in the end.