Author: larrynivenandjerrypournelle
The united ‘Second Empire of Man’ spans vast distances, due to the Alderson Drive which has enabled humans to travel easily between the stars. After an alien probe is discovered, the Navy dispatches two ships to determine whether the aliens pose a threat… Called by Robert A. Heinlein: “Possibly the greatest science fiction novel ever written,” this magnificent exploration of first contact and a … a truly alien society is a “must read” for science fiction fans.“As science fiction, one of the most important novels ever published.”- San Francisco Chronicle“Possibly the greatest science fiction novel I have ever read.”- Robert…
In this bestselling novel by the authors of THE MOTE IN GOD’S EYE, a massive comet breaks apart and bombards the Earth, with catastrophic results: worldwide earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, thousand-foot tidal waves and seemingly endless rain… With civilization in ruins, individuals band together to survive and to build a new society. “A MEGATON OF SUSPENSEFUL EXCITEMENT … which should keep … readers going non-stop, cover to cover” – Booklist. “A work in the grand tradition … even the miracle of Sensurround may be inadequate to convey all the imaginative reverberations.” – Los Angeles Times “A ‘Disaster’ thriller of rare quality…