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The Way series by Greg Bear, published between 1985 and 1995, centers on the discovery of a massive stone object that arrives on Earth, containing remnants of a lost human society and a mysterious passage known as the Way. This passage is revealed to be a vast, active corridor connecting to other worlds and dimensions, holding knowledge of a distant and powerful war. The series explores the implications of these discoveries on humanity's understanding of its past, present, and potential futures.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1985 · Greg Bear
A 300 km long stone arrives on Earth, possibly from another time or universe. Inside is Thistledown, the remains of a human society that spoke…
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Buy on Amazon1988 · Greg Bear
Earth is suffering from the effects of nuclear destruction. Garry Lanier, the leader of the first expedition to Thistledown, an asteroid starship, is…
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Buy on Amazon1995 · Greg Bear
As a sequel to Eon, this novel continues to explore the possibilities of the asteroid Thistledown, a remnant of a lost human civilization, and the…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Way books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Eon”. Start with “Eon.”
How many books are in the The Way series?
We list 3 books by Greg Bear , published between 1985–1995.
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