Book description
This is the gripping story of the collision between two vastly
different human civilisations. One is Earth in the early 21st century,
rushing toward self- inflicted nuclear doom. The other is the distant
world of Mollan, whose inhabitants have achieved great longevity and the
power to transport themselves instantly from star to star.
Bob Shaw's novel unfolds a tale which spans thousands of years and the
reaches of interstellar space. On Earth's side, there is Denny Hargate,
whose indomitable courage drives him to alter the course of history. On
their side is the Gretana ty Iltha, working on Earth as a secret
observer, who dreams of returning to the delights of her world's high
society, but who gets caught up in a cosmic train of events leading to
an explosive climax. Bob Shaw (1931 - 1996)
Bob Shaw was born in Belfast in 1931. After working in engineering,
aircraft design and journalism he became a full time writer in 1975.
Among his novels are Orbitsville, A Wreath of Stars, The Ragged
Astronauts and his best-known work Other Days, Other Eyes, based on the
Nebula Award-nominated 'Light of Other Days', the story that made his
reputation. Although his SF novels and stories were for the most part
serious, Shaw was well-known in fannish circles for his sense of humour,
and his witty 'Serious Scientific Talks' were a favourite of attendees
at Eastercons. Bob Shaw won two Hugos and three BSFA Awards. He died in
1996.
