12 Greg Bear Paperback Science Fiction Books VG/COND

Lot of 12 Paperback, Greg Bear Science Fiction Books The paperback covers of all twelve books are intact and the majority are nice and tight in Good to Very Good condition with some edge, corner, and spine wear. The pages are in Very Good condition with some light age yellowing but no tears, stains, creases, marks, or missing pages. Those in Good condition may have a crease or two, small tear, and / or more cover wear. There is a winged-dragon stamped inside the front cover of “Queen of Angels.”

Anvil of Stars “The Ship of the Law was made of the fragments of Earth’s corpse, a world in itself, cruising massively close to the speed of light, hundreds of years from the dust and rubble of home…And aboard were 82 mortal exiles sworn to find and punish the Killers who murdered our world. They were more than children sent on a time-bent crusade; they were avenging angels, soldiers trained but not yet tested, given access to incredible powers they did not completely understand. Eventually they would use the power if they were to fulfill their mission, and some of them would not survive."

Beyond Heaven’s River “Yoshio Kawashita is a great warrior – until aliens whisk him away during World War II. They put him on a desolate planet far from his home, where he is destined to remain forever, leaving him alone in his new hell. Then Anna Nestor appears. This empress does not see planets as homes for their inhabitants; she sees exploitable real estate. At first, Anna Nestor views Kawashita as a sideshow attraction until they fall in love. But the two cannot be free until they find out who kidnapped Kawashita – and why...”

Darwin’s Children “Eleven years have passed since the human race suddenly underwent a leap in evolution and a generation of genetically enhanced humans was born. The product of an ancient retrovirus that altered their DNA, the “virus babies” have reached adolescence in a world that grows increasingly wary of their existence. For these special children not only display extraordinary communication abilities, but may also harbor a host of viruses that could exterminate the “old” human race. Once at the forefront of viral research, scientists Kaye Lang and Mitch Rafelson now live as virtual exiles with their daughter, Stella – a bright, inquisitive virus child. But the government agencies fanatically devoted to segregating the new-breed children monitor their every move – waiting to strike the next blow in their escalating war to preserve “humankind” at any cost.”

Darwin’s Radio “Ancient diseases encoded in the DNA of humans wait like sleeping dragons to wake and infect again – or so molecular biologist Kaye Lang believes. And now it looks as if her controversial theory is in fact chilling reality. For Christopher Dicken, a “virus hunter” at the Epidemic Intelligence Service, has pursued an elusive flu-like disease that strikes down expectant mothers and their offspring. Then a major discovery high in the Alps – the preserved bodies of a prehistoric family – reveals a shocking link: Something that has slept in our genes for millions of years is waking up. Now, as the outbreak of this terrifying disease threatens to become a deadly epidemic, Dicken and Lang must race against time to assemble the pieces of a puzzle only they are equipped to solve – an evolutionary puzzle that will determine the future of the human race…if a future exists at all."

Eternity “Beyond the most staggering human achievement. Beyond ambition. Beyond war. There waits…Eternity. It is an age of pain and wonder: on Earth, struggling from the ravages of nuclear war, on Thistledown, the amazing asteroid-starship from the far future; and in the Way, the infinite corridor that slices across universes both human and inhuman. But now an impossible visitor from the end of Time comes to take a handful of voyagers into space-time, where they must destroy the ultimate marvel of science. For the existence of the Way threatens to abort the ultimate goal – and purpose – of all creation...”

Hegira "The planet Hegira is the universe’s melting pot. Hundreds of tribes in dozens of cities intermingle in the vast uncharted territory. The only thing holding the people together are the massive Obelisks, the chronicles of the all the truths and falsehoods each tribe has brought to Hegira. Young Bar-Woten is in search of knowledge, and he knows the key to the truth about his homeland is contained in the writings of the Obelisks. With his fellow companions, Bar-Woten must travel through Hegira’s exotic cities to discover the lies within the words of thousands."

Legacy "The Way is a tunnel through space and time. The entrance is through the hollow asteroid Thistledown and the space station Axis City that sits at the asteroid’s center. From there the Flaw-ships ride the center of the Way, traveling to other worlds and times. Now the rulers of Axis City have discovered that a huge group of colonists has secretly entered one of the interdicted worlds along the Way. In some ways Lamarkia is very Earth-like – but its biology is extraordinary. A single genetic entity can tame many forms, and span a continent. There are only a few of these “ecos” on Lamarkia, and the effect of human interaction on them is unknown. Olmy Ap Sennon has been sent to secretly assess the extent of the damage. But he will find far more than an intriguing alien biology – for on their new world the secret colonists have returned to the old ways of human history: war, famine, and ecological disaster. On this mission, Olmy will learn about the basics: love, responsibility, and even failure…"

Queen of Angels "In a world of wonders, wealth, and “perfect” mental health, a famous poet commits gruesome murder…Why? That crime, that question, lead a policewoman to a jungle of torture and forgotten gods; a writer to the bohemian shadows of a vast city; and a scientist directly into the mind – the nightmare soul – of the psychopath himself.”

Tangents "Sweeping cosmic epics. Suspense on the knife-edge of science. Bizarre modern fantasies. Wild tales beyond the frontiers of the mind. These are the infinite galaxies of Hugo and Nebula winner Greg Bear. In this career-spanning collection, his breathtaking forays into the hidden corners of the universe include: The classic Hugo and Nebula winner “Blood Music,” the heartwarming Hugo and Nebula winner “Tangents;” the chilling “Dead Run;” the strange and wonderful “Sleepside Story;” and the first publication of the unforgettable “Sisters,” wherein children can be genetically programmed for perfection – but at a price too high for the lives of the young.”

Slant "In the sixth decade of the 21st century, Earth has been transformed. Nanotechnology has been perfected, giving humans the ability to change their environment and themselves down to the cellular level. And the study of the mind has brought a revolution in human psychotherapy and artificial intelligence. It’s a sane and perfect world. Almost."

The Forge of God “June 26, 1996. One of Jupiter’s moons disappears. September 28, 1996: A geologist near Death Valley finds a mysterious new cinder cone in a very well-mapped area. October 1, 1996: The government of Australia announces the discovery of an enormous granite mountain. Like the cinder cone, it wasn’t there six months ago...."

Vitals "Fueled by a wealth of research and money of influential patrons, Hal Cousins combs the ocean depths for organisms that might lead him to the most sought-after discovery in human history: the key to short-circuiting the aging process. But he barely reaches the surface with his samples when his world explodes into violence. Suddenly on the run for his life, Hal is trapped inside and ever-twisting maze of shocking revelations, including the news that his identical twin brother, a fellow scientist working on the same research, has been brutally murdered. For Hal is not the first person to come close to solving the puzzle of aging – and those who came before him will stop at nothing to keep the secret to themselves. Now every person on earth is at risk of becoming an unsuspecting player in one man’s spectacular and horrifying master plan.”

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