New York: Dial Press, (1979) dj. Hardcover - Prequel to Bova's dystopian novel, Millenium, this is set in what was the near future at the time it was written. The story of Chet Kinsman, born into an influential Quaker family, who joins the Air Force to be able to participate in the expanding space program, which gave hope for man's future. 245 pp.