by Greg Bear (Author)
In the deserts of God-Does-Battle the Cities stand alone, as beleaguered as the aspirations of mankind. Those still alive are silent -- like stars in a dying universe they await dust and decay. Yet within the living plasm of their fragmented structures an ancient programme still works, implanted by the human creators cast out a thousand years ago. Before long, it is clear, some of the Cities will be fighting extinction. And many of them will do battle in a quite unexpected way ...
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Pages: 221
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Gollancz
Published: 11 Nov 1999
ISBN 10: 1857989031
ISBN 13: 9781857989038
Book Overview: 'An excellent novel. It knocked me out!' Harlan Ellison - 'He explores the very edge of tomorrow and makes you feel what might happen the day after' David Brin 'Arthur C. Clarke's most formidable rival yet' The Times - Greg Bear is a two time Hugo and Nebula award winner