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The Forge of God

Greg Bear
1 min read·eng. The Forge of God · 1987
Summary by the Litseller editorial team.·Date of publication: 27 February 2025·Updated: 14 November 2026
Brief Overview

Brief Overview

The novel "The Forge of God" by Greg Bear tells the story of the impending end of the world as alien beings begin to destroy Earth. The story begins with the discovery of strange objects on Earth and the Moon, which turn out to be alien probes. These probes start to dismantle the planet, causing catastrophic natural events. The main characters, including scientists and military personnel, strive to understand what is happening and how to stop the destruction. In the process, they discover that Earth has become a casualty in a war between two alien races. One of them, known as the "planet killers," destroys planets to prevent the spread of another race that seeks expansion. Ultimately, Earth is doomed, and a small group of people ventures into space in hopes of survival and continuing the human race.

The Forge of God
Date of publication: 27 February 2025
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Author: 
Greg Bear
Original title: eng. The Forge of God · 1987
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