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 <I>everything</i> –<I> </i>representatives of <I>ALL </i>the societies and political systems now surviving? It's a desperate gamble to forge an intergalactic species of humanity – on the trip out! <P><b>About James P. Hogan:</b><P>“Readers who like their science hard will find this one a diamond.” – <I>Publishers Weekly</i> on James P. Hogan's <I>Mission to Minerva</i><P>“…cutting edge scientific approach…truly fascinating and highly enjoyable…”– <I>Starlog</i><P>“Stimulating and provocative.” – <I>Kirkus</i> on James P. Hogan's ground-breaking <I>Cradle of Saturn</i><P> “Pure science fiction…Arthur C. Clarke, move over.”  – Isaac Asimov