Psychohistorical Crisis

“A deep and thoughtful re-exploration, shining fresh light on one of science-fiction’s biggest ideas” David Brin

“Galactic empire imagined with twenty-first century insight... Donald Kingsbury has revisited a twentieth century epic—and produced a new masterpiece filled with wit and invention.”

—Vemor Yinge

“He takes on the central problems of a science fiction master-work, Isaac Asimov’s Foundation Trilogy, envisioning it anew for our time. The agenda of control in Asimov’s psychohistory, here only lightly disguised, Kingsbury sees as a challenge to free will and to the practical uses of prediction itself. Forecasts can be immensely useful, especially if we can make sure they do not come true.” —Gregory Benford

“A bold and fascinating attempt to reimagine a science fiction classic ” —Kirkus Reviews

“A convincing and fresh simulacrum of the world of the 761st century.” —Publishers Weekly

“Kingsbury continues exploration of the universe in Isaac Asimov’s Foundation novels in his own imposing book. . . . The real strength [is] ... all the fascinating characters (e.g., Pscholar Hahukum Komi, with his flying replica of a B-17, and Frighfulpersons Katana and her daughter Otaria, who live up to their tides) and settings... not to mention the number of satirical touches Kingsbury scores on history and sex. ... a very good, very absorbing [novel].” —Booklist

“Kingsbury has succeeded brilliantly in catching the flavor of his honored model, and matches the best of it in pacing and in utilization of his conceptual resources. Isaac would have enjoyed this story and so will you.”

—Asimov's SF on “Historical Crisis,” from which Psychohistorical Crisis was expanded.