7 remarkable stories, newly revised for this collection, showcase the
award-winning talents of one of the 21st century's finest writers of
speculative fiction
Whether penning science fiction (Moving Mars, Queen of Angels, War
Dogs), alternate history (the Mongoliad series with Neal Stephenson),
or fantasy (Sleepside, The Infinity Concerto), Greg Bear tells
stories that engage the reader's intellect while gripping the
imagination. His short fiction is no exception. Beyond the Farthest
Suns takes readers to the far end of the universe and the borders of
scientific understanding. The volume includes:
- "The Way of All Ghosts," set in the bestselling universe of Eon and
Eternity;
- "The Venging," which takes a group of desperate fugitives fleeing
alien dominance down into the awesome gateway of a black hole;
- "The Fall of the House of Escher," in which a world-famous illusionist
is brought back from the dead for a terrifying command performance;
- "Hardfought," the critically acclaimed Nebula Award-winning story
showcasing a far future in which a legendary female pilot and her alien
captor are forced into a tapestry of echoing lives where they struggle
to communicate and find the deepest secrets of their history.
These works, along with 3 additional entries, stunningly illustrate how
Bear interweaves the rationality of science with remarkable characters
whose thoughts and emotions reflect our own.
