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Eon

By Greg Bear
Series: S.F. Masterworks
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In Eon by Greg Bear, a mysterious asteroid appears in Earth's orbit, revealing a vast, city-filled interior and an ominous secret about humanity's future. As scientists and military teams explore the asteroid, known as the Stone, they uncover technology and powers far beyond current human capabilities. This discovery prompts questions about time, future conflicts, and the potential for human extinction.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by epic science fiction tales that delve into time travel and parallel universes. It offers a rich narrative featuring a mysterious, colossal asteroid with city-sized chambers, intelligent alien artefacts, and a complex exploration of humanity's future. Fans of imaginative, thought-provoking Sci-Fi with deep and unexpected twists will likely find it captivating.

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Eon

The furthest chamber contains the greatest mystery ever to confront the Stone's scientists. But tombstone or milestone, the Stone is not an alien structure: it comes from the future of our humantity. And the war that breaks out on Earth seems to bear witness to the Stone's prowess as oracle . . .

'EON is a work of remarkable vision and total control. Arthur C. Clarke has his most formidable rival yet' THE TIMES 'EON catapults Bear into the front ranks of late twentieth century SF' OBSERVER 'A writer of compelling talent' NEW STATESMAN Greg Bear has won both the Nebula and the Hugo Award for his ground-breaking science fiction

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Above our planet hangs a hollow Stone, vast as the imagination of Man. The inner dimensions are at odds with the outer: there are different chambers to be breached, some even containing deserted cities. The furthest chamber contains the greatest mystery ever to confront the Stone's scientists.

But tombstone or milestone, the Stone is not an alien structure: it comes from the future of our humanity. And the war that breaks out on Earth seems to bear witness to the Stone's prowess as oracle...

Eon by Greg Bear is a tale of intrigue and discovery that challenges the very understanding of time and existence, set against the backdrop of a world at war.

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Eon by Greg Bear is highly praised for its imaginative and complex narrative, featuring intriguing scientific concepts and a richly detailed universe. The book is noted for its intricate plot and the way it combines hard science fiction elements with philosophical questions and themes. However, some readers mention the story's complexity requires dedicated attention, and the pacing may not suit everyone. Overall, it is regarded as a thought-provoking addition to the science fiction genre.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780575073166

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 April 2002

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 512

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Fiction General Fiction Greg Bear Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction Series: S.F. Masterworks

About the Author

No.40 in the Millennium SF Masterworks series, a library of the finest science fiction ever written. Blood Music won the Nebula and Hugo Awards in its original shorter form. 'One of the few SF writers capable of following where Olaf Stapledon led, beyond the limits of human ambition and geological time' Locus 'Arthur C. Clarke has his most formidable rival yet' The Times

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