From the ashes of post-apocalypse Earth a new order has arisen to reach for the stars. Planet of salvation Hera is discovered and a generation ship will carry a select group from wrecked, ravaged Earth to a better future for their children. But who to take on the voyage? Why not your best and brightest tech-smiths and tinkerers? And, as far as political systems go, heck, why not send along "everything" -" "representatives of "ALL "the societies and political systems now surviving? It's a desperate gamble to forge an intergalactic species of humanity - on the trip out! About James P. Hogan: "Readers who like their science hard will find this one a diamond." - "Publishers Weekly" on James P. Hogan's "Mission to Minerva"..".cutting edge scientific approach...truly fascinating and highly enjoyable..."- "Starlog""Stimulating and provocative." - "Kirkus" on James P. Hogan's ground-breaking "Cradle of Saturn""Pure science fiction...Arthur C. Clarke, move over." - Isaac Asimov