The Gripping Hand (Mote Series #2)

by Larry Niven, Jerry Pournelle

Overview

For the safety of mankind, the aliens called Moties have been quarantined for 25 years (see THE MOTE IN GOD'S EYE) and are now poised to break out of their solar system and spread rapidly into humanity's space. Kevin Renner, Horace Bury, Rod Blaine and other characters introduced in THE MOTE IN GOD'S EYE must now find new ways to cope with the inevitable Motie expansion while trying to protect humanity. Sequel to the novel Robert A. Heinlein called "Possibly the finest science fiction novel I have ever read."

"Mote fans, go get it."
- Los Angeles Reader

"... science fiction in the classic mode ... Another lovely entertainment from the field's leading collaborative team."
- Omni

"There is action aplenty, fast movement, [and] space battles ... This is one you'll love."
- Analog

" ... a major novel, sure to be one of the most popular books of the coming year."
- Science Fiction Chronicle

"Fast ... furious ... fun ... "
- New York Review of Science Fiction

" ... few readers are likely to be disappointed. A good bet to make the Hugo ballot, as well as the bestseller lists."
- Kirkus Reviews

" ... readers will be hooked."
- Publishers Weekly

"The Gripping Hand is a gripping read."
- Atlanta Journal Constitution

" ... inventive in its science fiction ... "
- Chicago Sun-Times

Product Details

BN ID:	2940013077034
Publisher:	Spectrum Literary Agency, Inc.
Publication date:	09/01/2011
Series:	Mote Series , #2
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	68,124
File size:	638 KB

About the Author

LARRY NIVEN: Born April 30, 1938 in Los Angeles, California. Attended California Institute of Technology; flunked out after discovering a book store jammed with used science fiction magazines. Graduated Washburn University, Kansas, June 1962: BA in Mathematics with a Minor in Psychology, and later received an honorary doctorate in Letters from Washburn. Interests: Science fiction conventions, role playing games, AAAS meetings and other gatherings of people at the cutting edges of science. Comics. Filk singing. Yoga and other approaches to longevity. Moving mankind into space by any means, but particularly by making space endeavors attractive to commercial interests. Several times we’ve hosted The Citizens Advisory Council for a National Space Policy. I grew up with dogs. I live with a cat, and borrow dogs to hike with. I have passing acquaintance with raccoons and ferrets. Associating with nonhumans has certainly gained me insight into alien intelligences. www.larryniven.net

JERRY POURNELLE: is the author of the popular Janissaries and CoDominium series and co-author with Larry Niven of several bestselling science fiction novels, including INFERNO, FOOTFALL, LUCIFER'S HAMMER, OATH OF FEALTY, THE MOTE IN GOD'S EYE, THE GRIPPING HAND, THE BURNING CITY, BURNING TOWER and ESCAPE FROM HELL. Dr. Pournelle has advanced degrees in engineering, political science, statistics and psychology. As an aerospace Systems Analyst he participated in the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs. Following a brief tour in academia he was the Executive Assistant to the Mayor of Los Angeles. He was the Science Editor for Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine. He has written columns on political and technology issues for decades, in addition to his career as a fiction writer. His columns for Byte magazine have been an internet staple for many years. The author has been involved in the development of government policy on space enterprises and defense, and he is active on several committees for the advancement of science and space exploration. www.jerrypournelle.com

Editorial Reviews

" ... fans of Niven and Pournelle ... won't be disappointed with their latest effort."

Flint Journal

"Superbly crafted ... This one was worth the wait. I recommend it to all science fiction fans ... "

Nashville Banner

" ... it is a pleasure to return to the company of what is surely one of the most intriguing, endearingly quirky alien races in all of science fiction."

Booklist - Book list

"The Gripping Hand is pure science fiction in the action adventure tradition."

Bookpage - Book page

"The Gripping Hand is a grand space adventure well worth the 18-year wait. Niven and Pournelle once again have proven a formidable writing team."

Daytona Beach News Journal