Rama II

"Years ago, the enormous, enigmatic alien spacecraft called Rama sailed through our solar system as mind-boggling proof that life existed -- or had existed -- elsewhere in the universe. Now, at the dawn of the twenty-third century, another ship is discovered hurtling toward us. A crew of Earth's best and brightest minds is assembled to rendezvous with the massive vessel. They are armed with everything we know about Raman technology and culture. But nothing can prepare them for what they are about to encounter on board Rama II: cosmic secrets that are startling, sensational -- and perhaps even deadly. -Back cover."
"Rama II is set in 2200, four years after a second approaching spacecraft has been detected. But this time, Earth is ready ... And now, with the arrival of Rama II, some of the questions posed by Rama may at last be answered."@en
"Decades have passed since Commander Norton and his crew had their first rendezvous with the alien ship Rama. In that time the world has undergone dramatic changes, many spawned by the Raman visit. Now, the second meeting with destiny is about to occur, and Earth's best and brightest are assembled."
"Decades have passed since Commander Norton and his crew had their first rendezvous with the alien ship Rama. In that time the world has undergone dramatic changes, many spawned by the Raman visit. Now, the second meeting with destiny is about to occur, and Earth's best and brightest are assembled. Followed by "Garden of Rama.""@en