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The Swarm: The Second Formic War (Volume 1) (The Second Formic War, 1),Used
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Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston return to their Ender's Game prequel series with this first volume of an allnew trilogy about the Second Formic War in The Swarm.The first invasion of Earth was beaten back by a coalition of corporate and international military forces, and the Chinese army. China has been devastated by the Formic's initial efforts to eradicate Earth life forms and prepare the ground for their own settlement. The Scouring of China struck fear into the other nations of the planet; that fear blossomed into drastic action when scientists determined that the single ship that wreaked such damage was merely a scout ship.There is a mothership out beyond the Solar System's Kuiper Belt, and it's heading into the system, unstoppable by any weapons that Earth can muster.Earth has been reorganized for defense. There is now a Hegemon, a planetary official responsible for keeping all the formerly warring nations in line. There's a Polemarch, responsible for organizing all the military forces of the planet into the new International Fleet. But there is an enemy within, an enemy as old as human warfare: ambition and politics. Greed and selfinterest. Will Bingwen, Mazer Rackam, Victor Delgado and Lem Juke be able to divert those very human enemies in time to create a weapon that can effectively defend humanity in the inexorable Second Formic War?THE ENDER UNIVERSEEnder seriesEnders Game / Speaker for the Dead / Xenocide / Children of the Mind / Ender in Exile / Children of the FleetEnders Shadow seriesEnders Shadow / Shadow of the Hegemon / Shadow Puppets / Shadow of the Giant / Shadows in FlightThe First Formic War (with Aaron Johnston)Earth Unaware / Earth Afire / Earth AwakensThe Second Formic War (with Aaron Johnston)The Swarm / The HiveEnder novellasA War of Gifts / First Meetings
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main premise of 'The Swarm: The Second Formic War'? A: 'The Swarm: The Second Formic War' is the first volume of a new trilogy set in the Ender’s Game universe. It explores the aftermath of the first invasion of Earth by the Formics and the preparations for a second invasion, focusing on the political and military challenges faced by humanity.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is co-authored by Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston, both of whom are known for their contributions to the Ender’s Game series.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: 'The Swarm: The Second Formic War' falls within the science fiction genre, particularly focusing on space opera and military science fiction themes.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 464 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of 'The Swarm' is a hardcover, which provides durability and a premium feel.
- Q: When was 'The Swarm' published? A: 'The Swarm: The Second Formic War' was published on August 2, 2016.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: Yes, this book is part of 'The Second Formic War' trilogy, which follows 'The First Formic War' and is set in the same universe as the original Ender series.
- Q: What can readers expect in terms of themes? A: Readers can expect themes of ambition, politics, military strategy, and the struggle for survival against an alien threat, along with human conflicts that arise in the face of such challenges.
- Q: Is there any specific audience for this book? A: The book is primarily targeted at fans of science fiction, especially those who enjoy military and space opera narratives, as well as readers of the Ender series.
- Q: Are there other books in the Ender Universe that I should read? A: Yes, aside from 'The Swarm', readers may also explore other titles in the Ender series and related series, such as 'Ender’s Game', 'Speaker for the Dead', and 'The First Formic War' trilogy.