For the safety of mankind, the aliens called Moties have been quarantined for 25 years (see THE MOTE IN GOD'S EYE) and are now poised to break out of their solar system and spread rapidly into humanity's space. Kevin Renner, Horace Bury, Rod Blaine and other characters introduced in THE MOTE IN GOD'S EYE must now find new ways to cope with the inevitable Motie expansion while trying to protect humanity. Sequel to the novel Robert A. Heinlein called "Possibly the finest science fiction novel I have ever read."

"Mote fans, go get it."
- Los Angeles Reader

"... science fiction in the classic mode … Another lovely entertainment from the field's leading collaborative team."
- Omni

"There is action aplenty, fast movement, [and] space battles … This is one you'll love."
- Analog

" … a major novel, sure to be one of the most popular books of the coming year."
- Science Fiction Chronicle

"Fast … furious … fun … "
- New York Review of Science Fiction

" … few readers are likely to be disappointed. A good bet to make the Hugo ballot, as well as the bestseller lists."
- Kirkus Reviews

" … readers will be hooked."
- Publishers Weekly

"The Gripping Hand is a gripping read."
- Atlanta Journal Constitution

" … inventive in its science fiction … "
- Chicago Sun-Times