In October, Hugo Award-winning author Vernor Vinge stopped by the University Bookstore in Seattle, WA in support of his new science fiction novel, The Children of the Sky.
Vernor was an absolute delight to meet before his event. Quiet. Smart. Unassuming. Yet when he got in front of the audience and began talking about science, space and humanity’s future, he became lively, animated, wanting to have a discussion with people who have like-minded interests.
He talked about his new novel, The Children of the Sky, and then read from an entirely different piece. Want to know more about the direct sequel to his Hugo Award-winning novel A Fire Upon the Deep? Here you go:
After nearly twenty years, Vernor Vinge has produced an enthralling sequel to his memorable bestselling novel A Fire Upon the Deep.
Ten years have passed on Tines World, where Ravna Bergnsdot and a number of human children ended up after a disaster that nearly obliterated humankind throughout the galaxy. Ravna and the pack animals for which the planet is named have survived a war, and Ravna has saved more than one hundred children who were in cold-sleep aboard the vessel that brought them.
While there is peace among the Tines, there are those among them—and among the humans—who seek power…and no matter the cost, these malcontents are determined to overturn the fledgling civilization that has taken root since the humans landed.
On a world of fascinating wonders and terrifying dangers, Vernor Vinge has created a powerful novel of adventure and discovery that will entrance the many readers of A Fire Upon the Deep. Filled with the inventiveness, excitement, and human drama that have become hallmarks of his work, this new novel is sure to become another great milestone in Vinge’s already stellar career.
Here is the promised video of Vernor! Enjoy!
The Children of the Sky by Vernor Vinge is available in fine bookstores now!
Let the Singularity begin!
