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We thought the war was over.
We were wrong.

They decimated Earth during the Long Winter. Now the grid has returned, and they won’t stop until the human race is extinct.

On a ruined world, humanity’s last survivors fight against impossible odds. In their darkest hour, they discover a new hope for survival. But it comes at an unthinkable price, with consequences that will change everything.

“This is apocalyptic sci-fi at its best.”
—Daily Mail


Note: The Solar War is the second book in The Long Winter trilogy (which began with Winter World).

Filled with real science and shocking twists readers have come to love in the series, The Solar War will keep you up late into the night turning the pages—and leave you pondering the revelations long after it’s over.


Selected Praise For A.G. Riddle

“...reads like a superior collaboration between Dan Brown and Michael Crichton.”
—The Guardian on Pandemic

“I finished the book fast because I just couldn’t wait...”
—WIRED GeekDad on Departure

“Riddle... keep(s) the focus on his characters... rather than the technological marvels”
—Publisher’s Weekly on Departure

“Well-constructed and tightly-wound as a fine Swiss watch—DEPARTURE has non-stop action, an engaging plot and, of course, wheels within wheels.”
—Diana Gabaldon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Outlander


An Extended Look at The Solar War

After the Long Winter, Emma Matthews and James Sinclair hoped life would get back to normal. They’ve settled down in Camp Seven and welcomed their first child, a daughter. And they have waited and watched the sky for any signs of the grid’s return.

When NASA discovers that several asteroids have broken from the Kuiper Belt and are headed for Earth, James instantly realizes the truth: the grid is back. And this battle will be one to the very end.

As he and his team prepare for humanity’s last stand in space and on the ground, Emma makes a discovery closer to home, one that will change life for her and James once again.

With war raging around them, Emma and James fight to keep their family alive. In the cold darkness, humanity splinters. New alliances emerge. At every turn, Emma and James face new dangers—and question whom to trust.

Just when it seems that all hope is lost, James uncovers what may be the key to humanity’s survival. But it comes with enormous risks. To implement his plan, he and Emma will have to survive the grid and another, even more deadly enemy. One thing is certain: their gambit will change the future of the human race forever.


About the Author

A.G. Riddle’s debut novel, The Atlantis Gene, became a global phenomenon, topping best seller charts in the US and abroad. Every year, Amazon compiles a list of the top 100 bestselling Kindle eBooks of the year (by total sales volume). The Atlantis Gene has made Amazon’s annual Kindle bestseller list an unprecedented five years in a row—every year since the book’s release (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017). Since then, Riddle has released eight more novels, selling millions of copies in two dozen languages. His books feature a unique mix of science, history, and suspense that has delighted fans of Michael Crichton, Dan Brown, Clive Cussler, and James Rollins and continues to sell year after year. He lives in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Legion Books (July 2, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 496 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1940026253
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1940026251
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.41 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.24 x 9 inches
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A.G. Riddle spent ten years starting and running internet companies before retiring to focus on his true passion: writing fiction. He is the author of ten novels that have sold nearly five million copies worldwide in twenty languages.

He lives in North Carolina.

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Let me tell ya, AG Riddle IS the premiere science fiction writer of his time. He takes the best of plausible, hard science and intertwined this with empathetic characters that you CARE about (not just a spare Star Trek red shirt,). I am a budding sci-fi wtiter myself, and there is no one but AG Riddle who is influencing my own work. Best author ever. Well worth digging into his series, be it Winter World or Pandemic. I’m totally attached to James & Emma. Love love love. Can’t tell you how much I love his work.
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Greg Mosher
5.0 out of 5 stars I could not wait to read this book and it did not let me down!
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2024
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After the first book in this series I couldn’t wait to read the second. The second book was very good and I had purchased the third before I had finished reading it! I enjoyed the story and found it difficult to put down.
As with the first book there was very little vulgar language in this book and I appreciate that.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A good political allegory
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2020
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This review contains discussion that could be considered spoilers from the end of the first book. Therefore I have chosen to give my impressions here, after the middle act, to prevent spoiling the first book's biggest reveal.

My first criticism is with the main character, James Sinclair. There is no way he could possibly be the product of the South Carolina school system. He exhibits no scars from having his intelligence exploited and his creativity stifled and belittled. He is also far to well spoken. I can suspend disbelief about everything else in the story, but not this!

I was about halfway through the second book when I realized what The Grid represents. All that BS about "conservation of energy" is nothing more than rationalization of laziness and greed. Even the flippant, dismissive attitude of Arthur mirrors the attitudes of the wealthy. Significantly, the society that develops among the survivors is a decidedly socialist, collective one. Richard Chandler represents the individualistic, egocentric attitude of the capitalist elite. This contrast is skillfully executed with the one exception already mentioned.

The characters are generally believable, again with the one glaring exception. Richard Chandler does seem a trifle flat as a character, his motivations simplistic for a man of his supposed intelligence (HE strikes me as more typical of South Carolinians). Otherwise, though, the characters seem consistent and believable.

Right about the point that Richard shows back up, I took a break from the story for a few days. I have never liked conflict, and I eventually realized that I stopped reading because the story overwhelmed me. That's a neat trick for a fiction story! I realized that I was empathising with the characters as they realized and accepted that their world was doomed. It takes some really skillful writing to pull that off.

George Lucas explained that the middle act of a trilogy is always the darkest story. He said, "In the first act, you introduce everybody and set up the action. Then, in the second act you put your characters in the worst possible situation that they could never possibly get out. Then in the third act, you get them out."

I'm really looking forward to this story's third act.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic storytelling
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024
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As a long time reader of AG Riddle, this series is the best. And among sci-fi from all authors, definitely in the top tier. Blends science with humanity in a compelling journey that I have not been able to put down. Doesn’t get bogged down in minutia and delivers a stunning tale that puts life in a unique perspective.
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R. Keesecker
5.0 out of 5 stars As usual, couldn't put it down
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2023
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After reading several of A.G. Riddle's books, I realize each is compelling because of the combination of currently known science and scientific speculation. Each book expands my knowledge and opens my mind to what potentially lay ahead for all of us. There is also an emotional human story line in each, with wonderful dabs of humor. I usually take a long time to finish a book. I've read five of his books in two months.
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CityGuy7
4.0 out of 5 stars Good enough that I am starting book #3!
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2023
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Good story so far (first two books) - a lot of amazing feats that could only occur in movies or fiction books, not likely in real life. Love the technology and interesting plot overall. This book certainly pushes the envelope of believability in a lot of areas. For example, the perfectly executed brilliant strategies and the advanced AI, drones, and robotics (not to mention incredible luck).

I really wish the main characters both had a bit more depth, although I do appreciate switching perspectives/narration between Emma and James. I think adding a couple other perspectives along with subplots outside of the primary characters would have made the book even more interesting and captivating.

Overall I gave it 4 stars - I am looking forward to book #3! Thank you A.G. - good entertainment on a cold, snowy, and hopfully “short winter” day…
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JoBurt
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read.
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2024
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Engaging storyline and fully fleshed out characters Full of unanticipated twists and turns. Recommend this book to all sci-fi fans.
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L&M
3.0 out of 5 stars some of the time things got a little tedious
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2024
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The action got predictably stalled at a few points and I felt like the author was adding filler. Basic good story and and mostly well told.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Two Thumbs Up!!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2024
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I really enjoyed the characters in this series
Well weitten, and it always left me wanting to know the next series of events.
I would highly recommend this series!!!
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Kim burgoyne
5.0 out of 5 stars amazing
Reviewed in Canada on July 3, 2023
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Had me turning pages as fast as I could the whole way. Perfect second book in the series. Gonna have to start the last one right now
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Robert Becker
5.0 out of 5 stars A fitting follow on from the Winter World.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 15, 2024
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I lost sleep whilst reading this book and grabbed every minute I could in the day to find out what happened next. Complex at times, but a great entertaining read. Well done to the author. Book three is ready and waiting for more sleepless nights.
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Marcos Luz
5.0 out of 5 stars Earth is Past
Reviewed in Brazil on March 24, 2020
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This second volume is also good. Humankind now has to stand to the bunker collapse after the comeback of the grid and has to fight off some unfriendly people whose goal is to achieve absolute power. The good guys have to do all that while building spaceships to travel to a new home. Earth is doomed and sometimes old enemies have common purposes and alliance is the only way forward. Five stars.
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Kelsey Brookes
5.0 out of 5 stars Fast-paced sci-fi with heart
Reviewed in Australia on August 3, 2019
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I'm appalled... That I have to wait four months to read the next book in the series!

I've thoroughly enjoyed both the Winter World and Solar War - great premise, well-written and compelling.

I'll be following this author.
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Tak
4.0 out of 5 stars Long Winter Finali
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 26, 2021
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Worthy part 3 of the three. Many twists and turns and surprises. Number of challengeable points and light touch to the technology, but good human story in outer space, many many years in future. Enjoyable.
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