Children of Heaven

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Author's name: Vernor Vinge

Ten years have passed since the world of the Tains, where Ravna Bjørnsdøt and several children ended up after a catastrophe wiped out humanity across the galaxy. Ravna and the animal troop that bears the planet's name survived the war, and Ravna rescued more than 100 children who were in cryosleep aboard the craft that brought them. Although peace exists among the Tains, there are those among them—and among humans—who seek power… no matter the cost. These disgruntled individuals are determined to bring down the nascent civilization that has taken root since the landing of humanity. In a world of wondrous wonders and terrifying horrors, Vernor Vinge has crafted a novel of adventure and discovery that will captivate many readers of *Fire at the Deep*. It is a novel full of the creativity, intrigue, and human drama that have become hallmarks of his work, and this new novel is sure to become another milestone in Vinge's dedicated career.