Titan - (Gaia) by John Varley (Paperback)

About the Book

Varley's monumental trilogy is hailed as a modern triumph of the imagination by critics and fans--an epic that begins with humankind's exploration of a massive satellite orbiting Saturn, and the shocking discovery that the satellite is a giant alien being named Gaea. This first novel of the trilogy is now repackaged.

Book Synopsis

Author John Varley introduces a new generation to the brilliant world of the Gaean Trilogy with Titan

Seven indivduals, each possessing their own unique skills and talents, agree to embark on a perilous mission to explore Themis--a newly discovered and enigmatic moon. As their journey unfolds, the team faces unforeseen challenges, treacherous terrain, and beings from ancient alien civilizations.

Unlikely alliances must be formed and deep secrets need to be revealed in order to survive and chart a course back home.

Review Quotes

"One of the most wonderful reading experiences...comparable to Dune in its scope and surpassing it in the sheer audacity of its invention."

About the Author

John Varley is the author of Slow Apocalypse, the Gaean Trilogy (Titan, Wizard, and Demon), Steel Beach, The Golden Globe, Red Thunder, Mammoth, Red Lightning, and Rolling Thunder. He has won both the Nebula and Hugo awards for his work.