At Winter's End

From the Five-Time Nebula Award-Winner, Robert Silverberg's *At Winter's End* plunges readers into a world forever altered by cataclysm. Seven millennia ago, a celestial onslaught initiated the Long Winter, forcing a desperate remnant of humanity to seek refuge in an subterranean cocoon. Now, as the ice recedes and the prophecy of a new dawn beckons, their descendants, led by the resolute chieftain Koshmar, emerge into a scarred but wondrous world. Their odyssey to the fabled city of Vengiboneeza, where destiny supposedly awaits, is fraught with the perils and marvels of this "New Springtime." Koshmar and the priestess Torlyri must navigate not only the external challenges of this reborn Earth but also the internal struggles to maintain their people's unity and achieve the very future foretold. This novel is a prime example of why Robert Silverberg consistently ranks among the most celebrated science fiction authors. *At Winter's End* showcases his mastery of world-building, crafting a post-apocalyptic landscape that is both alien and intimately human. The narrative explores profound themes of survival, faith, leadership, and the clash of destinies, all filtered through Silverberg's characteristic intelligent and evocative prose. The introduction by Silverberg himself, exclusive to this edition, offers invaluable insight into the genesis and thematic richness of the work, further cementing its place as a compelling and essential read for anyone who appreciates ambitious, character-driven science fiction that grapples with the grand sweep of human history and the enduring power of hope.