Ender's Game (book 1 Of The Ender Saga)

By (author) Orson Scott Card; By (author) Card Orson Scott
Short description/annotation
The worldwide bestselling and award-winning classic science fiction novel
Description

''Delivers more than almost anything else within the science fiction genre, Ender''s Game is a contemporary classic'' - New York Times

''An affecting novel full of surprises.'' - The New York Times Book Review on Ender''s Game

THE HUMAN RACE FACES ANNIHILATION

An alien threat is on the horizon, ready to strike. And if humanity is to be defended, the government must create the greatest military commander in history.

The brilliant young Ender Wiggin is their last hope. But first he must survive the rigours of a brutal military training program - to prove that he can be the leader of all leaders.

A saviour for mankind must be produced, through whatever means possible. But are they creating a hero or a monster?

Discover the bestselling, multiple award-winning classic - a groundbreaking tale of war, strategy and survival.

Books by Orson Scott Card:

Alvin Maker novels
Seventh Son
Red Prophet
Prentice Alvin
Alvin Journeyman
Heartfire
The Crystal City

Ender Wiggin Saga
Ender''s Game
Speaker for the Dead
Xenocide
Children of the Mind
Ender in Exile

Homecoming
The Memory of the Earth
The Call of the Earth
The Ships of the Earth
Earthfall
Earthborn

First Formic War (with Aaron Johnston)
Earth Unaware
Earth Afire
Earth Awakens

Review quote
Some of the most hauntingly brilliant writing of the decade
Review quote
Achieves and delivers more than almost anything else within the science fiction genre, Ender''s Game is a contemporary classic
Review quote
A gripping tale of adventure in space and a scathing indictment of the military mind
Review quote
Card has taken the venerable SF concepts of a superhuman and interstellar war . . . and, with superb characterisation, pacing and language, combined them into a seamless story of compelling power
Review quote
Almost impossible to put down
Review quote
An incredible ending that knocks you sideways
Review quote
An undeniable heavyweight . . . This book combines Card''s quirky style with his hard ethical dilemmas and sharply drawn portraits.
Review quote
This is Card at the height of his very considerable powers--a major SF novel by any reasonable standard.
Review quote
Almost impossible to put down
Review quote
An incredible ending that knocks you sideways
Biographical note
Orson Scott Card is the award-winning author of the novels ENDER''S GAME, ENDER''S SHADOW and SPEAKER FOR THE DEAD, which are widely read by both adults and younger readers. He lives in Greensboro, North Carolina, with his wife and three children.
Promotional headline
* Featured on www.orbitbooks.net and in the Orbit e-zine * Author website at www.hatrack.com
Review quote: previous work
Almost impossible to put down - LOCUS

An incredible ending that knocks you sideways - SUNDAY EXPRESS