Greg Bear is the author of over twenty-five books, which have been translated into seventeen languages. He has won science fictionâs highest honors and is considered the natural heir to Arthur C. Clarke. The recipient of two Hugo Awards and four Nebula Awards, Bear has been called âthe best working writer of hard science fictionâ by the Science Fiction Encyclopedia. Many of his novels, such as Darwinâs Radio, are considered to be classics of his generation. Bear is married to Astrid Andersonâwho is the daughter of science fiction great Poul Andersonâand they are the parents of two children, Erik and Alexandria. Bearâs recent publications include the thriller Quantico and its sequel, Mariposa; the epic science fiction novel City at the End of Time; and the generation starship novel Hull Zero Three.