The Precipice
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| The Precipice | |
 Cover of the US paperback edition |
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| Author | Ben Bova |
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| Series | Grand Tour |
| Genre(s) | Science Fiction |
| Publisher | Tor Books |
| Publication date | 26 October 2001 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Pages | 352 (Hardcover edition) |
| ISBN | 9780312848767 |
| Followed by | The Rock Rats |
The Precipice is a science fiction novel by Hugo Award winner Ben Bova. This novel is part of the Grand Tour series of novels. It is the first book in the The Asteroid Wars series. It was first published in 2001.
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[edit] Plot introduction
The greenhouse effect is threatening the earth. Two rival industrialist, Dan Randolph and Martin Humphries believe that the key to earth's survival is to mine the asteroid belt and move earth's heavy industry to space.
[edit] Plot summary
[edit] Characters in The Precipice
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- Dan Randolph
- Martin Humphries
- George Ambrose- Dan Randolph's personal bodyguard.
- Pancho
- Amanda
- Zack Freiberg
[edit] Literary significance and reception
The Library Journal said that The Precipice "highlights current environmental issues and scientific speculation while simultaneously telling a tale of heroes and villains that should appeal to most fans of hard sf.[1]
[edit] Publication history
- 2001, USA, Tor Books ISBN 9780312848767, Pub Date 26 October 2001, Hardcover
- 2001, UK Hodder & Stoughton ISBN Hodder & Stoughton Ltd, Pub Date 1 Feb 2001, Hardcover
- 2001, UK, New English Library ISBN 9780340769614, Pub Date 16 Aug 2001, Paperback
- 2002, USA, Tor Books ISBN 9780812579895, Pub Date 15 December 2002, Paperback
