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.

A sweeping Elizabethan historical fantasy from an internationally renowned author that evokes the seafaring adventures of Robert Louis Stevenson and the magic of The Bear and the Nightingale.

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.

Thirteen years after the Gurus gifted humanity with incredible technology, their deadly enemies—the Antagonists—have arrived. Now Earth must fight back. Marine Michael Venn and his fellow Skyrines are sent to Mars to face an unimaginable threat. Survival isn’t guaranteed—but the future of humanity depends on it.