The Summer Queen

Hard Science Fiction

Author: Joan D. Vinge

Sequel To The Hugo Award-Winning Bestseller The Snow QueenThe Summer Queen is the extraordinary sequel to one of science fiction’s most celebrated novels, The Snow Queen. Set in a fully realized universe of wonders, this spectacular space epic, itself a finalist for the Hugo Award, is one of the most remarkable novels in the field.A story that spans millennia, from the rui….Read More

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