The Long War (Vol. 2 Long Earth)

In The Long War , the second volume of the New York Times bestselling series and winner of the Goodreads Choice Awards , Joshua Valienté continues his journey across the Long Earth, in a plot that raises questions about what citizenship is and what constitutes a country.

Ten years have passed, and the Long Earth is fully populated. A new "America," called Valhalla, emerges more than a million hops from the Datum Earth. American principles are reaffirmed throughout the Earths, and the people of Valhalla begin to reflect on why they obey the rule of a government so far away.

In parallel, suspicious incidents between trolls and humans continue to occur; Sally discovers that humanoids are being used in scientific experiments; Father Nelson is called on a mission; and finally, a Chinese expedition with the goal of reaching Earth with twenty million people is underway.

The codependent relationship between humanity and the Long Earth becomes unsustainable, and Joshua—now married and the father of a young son—has a new goal: finding a solution to the series of crises that threaten to culminate in an unprecedented war. In The Long War , the characters face the question: how long will we allow rules we don't agree with to dictate our lives?

"Two giants of science fiction. Pratchett's talent and Baxter's fertile imagination are the perfect marriage." - The Guardian

"The concept of the multiverse is an inexhaustible source of ideas, but no one has explored it as well as Pratchett and Baxter in this series. An accessible, fun, and engaging story." - Independent

“Accurate as ever, Pratchett nailed his partnership with Baxter, bringing the perfect dose of fun to the world of science fiction.” - Sunday Times

“A clever, beautifully told story with a sharp sense of humor that keeps the reader hooked until the end.” - Daily Mail