Hugo Award Finalist 

A near-future novel of artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, human nature, and mass murder that “succeeds on virtually every level” (New York Times Book Review), from the author of the Eon series.

After barely surviving his last tour on Mars, Master Sergeant Michael Venn finds himself back on earth in enforced isolation. Through a dangerous series of operations he returns to Mars to further his investigation into the ancient artifacts suddenly reawakened on the red planet. His journey will lead him to the origin of life in our solar system and the plans of the supposedly benevolent Gurus, who have been "sponsoring" and supporting humanity in their fight against outside invaders.

Hugo and Nebula Award-winning Author

A mathematician tries to uncover the history of Thistledown, an asteroid that houses abandoned human cities, in this novel that “may be the best constructed hard SF epic yet” (Washington Post).

“The ambitiousness of Greg Bear's Eon lies more in the mainstream of science fiction...its uniqueness arises from Bear's bold imagination. Bear is a writer of passionate vision. Eon is his grandest work yet.” ―Locus on Greg Bear

A collection of some of the Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author’s finest fantasy stories, including the critically-acclaimed tale “Petra,” about gargoyles who come to life after the death of God.