title: The Long Earth
author:  Terry Pratchett 
description: &#8220;Stay tuned for the next episode of a very old-fashioned sf quest yarn (think Jules Verne and 2001) that, since Pratchett is involved, is crammed with scientifically informed amusement.&#8221; (Booklist)<br /><br />&#8220;In this thought-provoking collaboration, Pratchett (the Discworld series) and Baxter (Stone Spring) create an infinity of worlds to explore&#8230; fascinating premise&#8230;&#8221; (Publishers Weekly)<br /><br />&#8220;<I>The Long Earth</I> is a brilliant Science Fiction collaboration with Stephen Baxter: a love letter to all Pratchett fans, readers, and lovers of wonder everywhere&#8230; This novel is a gift to be shared with anyone who loves to be amazed.&#8221; (Io9)<br /><br />&#8220;The writing is elegant and witty...The worlds of the Long Earth are all richly rendered, and even the walk-on characters are deftly imagined&#8230;and the potential seems endless not just for the characters, but for Pratchett and Baxter as well.&#8221; (Tor.com)<br /><br />&#8220; The Long Earth is the solid start of a series with infinite potential.&#8221; (Shelf Awareness)
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  Contents
  
  [Copyright](index_split_000.html#filepos109)
  
  [Overture](index_split_007.html#filepos9334)
  
  [Chapter 1](index_split_008.html#filepos19079)
  
  [Chapter 2](index_split_009.html#filepos49132)
  
  [Chapter 3](index_split_010.html#filepos78681)
  
  [Chapter 4](index_split_011.html#filepos97716)
  
  [Chapter 5](index_split_012.html#filepos123011)
  
  [Chapter 6](index_split_013.h