The Forge of God
By: Greg Bear;
Language: English
Quality: Good
Genre: Fantasy, Science fiction,
ISBN: 9780099618706
SKU: BE500787891972
Pages: 474
Description: 3.87 15,316 ratings656 reviews Europa, one of Jupiter's moons, suddenly disappears; it is as though it never existed. Shortly after, a mysterious mound, evidently a disguised spaceship, is found in the Californian desert. Beside it lies a dying alien creature, which when approached says very clearly, 'I am sorry, but there is bad news.' But Australia doesn't think so, for another spaceship has landed there, carrying friendly robots who promise a new era of peace and plenty. Is all this linked? Who is telling the truth? And what does it really mean for the future of the world? Arthur Gordon, recently science advisor to the President, cannot escape the feeling that something very terrible indeed is about to happen...