How do you write a sequel to a science fiction novel in which you’ve destroyed Earth and killed off most of its inhabitants? Greg Bear asked himself that question after completing Forge of God. But he did not shrink, or even hesitate, before the challenge. Not too many authors would have even attempted it; fewer would have triumphed so thoroughly. But behold Anvil of Stars, offered at last in e-book format.

After Earth’s devastation by self-replicating robots, a handful of human survivors aided by a benevolent race of aliens sets out to confront the planet-killers. Turning their backs on their sundered mother world, they seek revenge against a race so vast, so technologically advanced and so heartless that the odds of succeeding are infinitesimal.

“A knotty philosophical question–how moral is “eye for an eye” revenge preoccupies Bear in this provocative and entertaining follow-up to Forge of God…Employing plausible new hard-science concepts, Bear fashions an action-packed and often thrilling plot; by using each of the well-depicted alien races to mirror human behavior, he defines what it means to be Homo Sapiens. Bear draws on the full range of his gifts, seamlessly pulling together action and characterization to create a gripping story.” — Publishers Weekly (Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.)

“Like Orson Scott Card’s Ender’s Game, this sequel to The Forge of God explores the issues of morality and justice, using children as its vehicle. Bear’s treatment differs, however, in that his characters have already lost their innocence and face their destiny with open eyes. As a stylist, Bear writes with a heady brilliance that communicates a sense of immediacy and credibility.” – Library Journal

Our e-book edition of Forge of God is in production, so watch this space for announcement of its release.

RC