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| Book Title | Between the Strokes of Night |
| Genre | Science Fiction |
| Author | Charles Sheffield |
| Publisher | Baen Books |
| Published | 1985 |
| Format | Mass Market Paperback |
| Condition | Readers Copy |
| Condition Notes | Pre-owned mass market paperback with significant shelf and reading wear. Cover exhibits heavy edge wear, rubbing, creasing, and noticeable wear along the spine. Corners are rounded and worn from handling. Surface scratches and age-related wear are visible throughout. Binding appears intact and the book remains complete and readable. |
| Condition | Readers Copy |
John Compton lives in an age where humanity has learned to conquer time through suspended animation. By spending most of his life in cold sleep and only brief periods awake, he is able to witness the rise and fall of civilizations, the transformation of humanity, and the expansion of intelligent life across the galaxy.
As centuries become millennia and millennia become eons, Compton observes events on a scale few humans could ever imagine. What begins as a personal quest evolves into an epic exploration of cosmic destiny, survival, and humanity’s place in an ever-changing universe.
EugeneBookstore Summary: Between the Strokes of Night is one of Charles Sheffield’s most ambitious works, blending rigorous scientific speculation with a sweeping narrative that spans immense stretches of time. The novel explores ideas of immortality, technological evolution, and the long-term future of intelligent life while maintaining a strong human perspective.
Readers who enjoy hard science fiction in the tradition of Arthur C. Clarke and Greg Bear will appreciate Sheffield’s combination of scientific imagination and large-scale storytelling. The book remains a respected example of “deep time” science fiction and a standout title in Sheffield’s bibliography.
Collector Notes: Charles Sheffield was one of the leading hard science fiction authors of the 1980s and 1990s. Between the Strokes of Night is particularly sought after by collectors because of its grand scope and exploration of humanity across cosmic timescales. Early Baen paperback editions remain popular among fans of classic hard SF and collectors building libraries of influential science fiction from the period.
