The Hive: The Second Formic War, Book Two

New York Times bestselling authors Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston return to the world of Ender’s Game in this thrilling continuation of the Formic Wars prequels.

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Aaron Johnston is a New York Times bestselling author, television writer, and showrunner who co-created the science-fiction television series Extinct and the animated series Saving Me. He was also an associate producer on the movie Ender’s Game, wherein he makes a cameo appearance as an officer of the International Fleet. Blink and you’ll miss him. His novels include Earth Unaware, Earth Afire, Earth Awakens, The Swarm, The Hive, Invasive Procedures, and the other forthcoming Formic Wars and Extinct novels, all written with science-fiction legend Orson Scott Card. 

  • “Pace, characterization, and chilling suspense all polished to a high gloss.”
    -Booklist on Invasive Procedures
  • “Excellent . . . another solidly engrossing installment.”
    -Kirkus Reviews on Earth Afire
  • “A standout tale of SF adventure.”
    -Library Journal on Earth Awakens
  • “Stunning. Award-worthy.”
    -Paste Magazine on Extinct
  • “A solid continuation of the ongoing epic.”
    -Publisher’s Weekly on The Swarm

Books and Projects

From novels to television to animation, here’s a look at what I’ve been working on.

Ender’s Game Prequel Novels
The Hive

Book two of the Second Formic War, co-authored with Orson Scott Card.

Ender’s Game Prequel Novels
Earth Unaware

Where to start the series.

Animated SERIES
SAVING ME

My original animated series for BYUtv about a billionaire tech mogul who goes back in time to his eleven-year-old self.

SCI-FI SERIES
Extinct

An original science-fiction series from me and Orson Scott Card about the rebirth of the human race 400 years after their annihilation.

Comic Books: Marvel
Formic Wars

The prequel series that launched the novels, developed by me and Orson Scott Card.

Animated SHORTS
The Cows

Four animated shorts featuring Daisy, Sarge, and Carrots, better known as the Chick-fil-A Cows.

ANIMATED SERIES
Legends of Evergreen Hills

A fantasy adventure series for families I developed and showran for the Chick-fil-A Play app

Personal MUSINGS
The Back Bench

My observations on faith and worship as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

© 2026 Aaron Johnston