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The Forge of God

Greg Bear

Published 1987 by Tor Books · 474 pages

Hugo · 1988

Finalist

Nebula · 1988

Finalist
Science Fiction

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9 award entries · 5 books · 2 wins · 1986–2001

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Synopsis

A massive alien artifact appears in Death Valley as Europa disappears from Jupiter's orbit. Scientists and government officials conclude that an extraterrestrial force may be preparing to destroy Earth and search for a way to survive.

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Post-ApocalypticFirst Contact
Alien ContactWar & Military

Details

Series
Forge of God · Book 1
Author nationality
United States
ISBN
9780312930219