The Precipice

The Precipice

Infobox Book |
name = The Precipice


image_caption = Cover of the US paperback edition
author = Ben Bova
series = Grand Tour
genre = Science Fiction
publisher = Tor Books
pub_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.

Plot introduction

The greenhouse effect is threatening the earth. Two rival industrialists, 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.

Plot summary

Characters in The Precipice

* Dan Randolph
* Martin Humphries
* George Ambrose- Dan Randolph's personal bodyguard.
* Pancho
* Amanda
* Zack Freiberg

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. [cite journal|last=Cassada|first=Jackie|date=2001-10-15|title=The Precipice (Book Review)|journal=Library Journal|volume=Vol. 126|issue= Issue 17|pages=p112|issn=03630277]

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

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