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The Snow Queen

(The Thirty-Fifth Anniversary Edition of The Hugo Award-Winning Science Fiction Classic)

This reissue of The Snow Queen, a beloved science fiction novel, is a significant event for fans of the genre. The book, which won both the Hugo and Locus Awards and was nominated for a Nebula, has not been reprinted in fifteen years. This means that a whole new generation of readers will have the opportunity to discover and enjoy this modern classic. The story takes place on the planet Tiamat, which has been ruled by the Winter colonists for 150 years.

These colonists have built their wealth by slaughtering the seamers, a species native to Tiamat. However, the galactic stargate is about to close, cutting off Tiamat from the rest of the universe. This will mark the beginning of a 150-year reign for the Summer primitives, who have been oppressed by the Winter colonists. The only hope for survival lies in the hands of Arienrhod, the ageless and corrupt Snow Queen. She plans to destroy destiny itself through an act of genocide.

However, she faces competition from Moon, a young Sibyl from the Summer tribe who is determined to break a conspiracy that spans space. The novel is not just a thrilling adventure but also delves into interstellar politics and a secret conspiracy that has been going on for millennia.

The fate of worlds hangs in the balance, and the hidden machinery of a powerful civilization may still have control over the outcome. Joan D. Vinge has crafted a hard science fiction masterpiece that will captivate readers with its intricate world-building, complex characters, and thought-provoking themes. Whether you are a long-time fan of the genre or new to science fiction, The Snow Queen is a must-read that will leave you eagerly awaiting the next installment in the series.

“ A Timeless Story”. – Chicago Tribune

” A Fine Tale, a pleasure to read…I recommend it most highly”- Roger Zelazny

” A triumph for a fine writer…Massive and exciting…There are memorable characters here and a complex, suspensefully orchestrated plot that builds with steady inevitability to a symphonic finale… A sure award contender.”- Publishers Weekly

“A future classic! I was enormously impressed…It has the weight and texture of Dune. A hell of an achievement.”- Authur C. Clark

About The Author

Joan D Vinge, called “one of the most impressive practitioners in the genre” by The Science Fiction Chronicle, has been a science fiction bestseller for more than twenty years. Her compelling characters and sweeping visions of humanity have won her multiple Hugo Awards. She is the author of The Snow Queen Cycle and Catspaw, among other works. She lives in Madison, Wisconsin.