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Explore the depths of space with this exhilarating science fiction novel, a gripping tale that merges adventure with existential discourse. In a universe where humanity ventures into the unknown, discover the story of Sara Callicot, an exoethnologist, as she embarks on a perilous journey to a newly discovered habitable planet. Set in a time when reports of a crystalline world cloaked in dark matter have ignited the curiosity of avid space explorers, this book intertwines themes of science and the unknown. Readers will be captivated by Thora, once a member of the interplanetary elite, now banished due to her prophetic visions that led to civil unrest. As she grapples with her past and the fear of her unstable psyche, the team faces an unexpected murder and the disappearance of Thora herself. Designed for fans of deep-space exploration and thrilling narratives, this page-turner will keep you on the edge of your seat. Witness the complexity of a blind, sentient species and the challenges of understanding their existence beyond our grasp. Update your sci-fi collection with this BRAND NEW release from Tor Books, featuring 304 pages of suspense, intrigue, and profound connections between diverse civilizations. Shipping for this item is free—please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Secure your copies and prepare to transcend the boundaries of science with this must-read tale from 2015.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780765336293
Year: 2015
Publisher: Tor Books
Pages: 304
Description:
Reports of a strange, new habitable planet have reached the Twenty Planets of human civilization. When a team of scientists is assembled to investigate this world, exoethnologist Sara Callicot is recruited to keep an eye on an unstable crewmate. Thora was once a member of the interplanetary elite, but since her prophetic delusions helped mobilize a revolt on Orem, she's been banished to the farthest reaches of space, because of the risk that her very presence could revive unrest.
Upon arrival, the team finds an extraordinary crystalline planet, laden with dark matter. Then a crew member is murdered and Thora mysteriously disappears. Thought to be uninhabited, the planet is in fact home to a blind, sentient species whose members navigate their world with a bizarre vocabulary and extrasensory perceptions.
Lost in the deep crevasses of the planet among these people, Thora must battle her demons and learn to comprehend the native inhabitants in order to find her crewmates and warn them of an impending danger. But her most difficult task may lie in persuading the crew that some powers lie beyond the boundaries of science.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780765336293
Year: 2015
Publisher: Tor Books
Pages: 304
Description:
Reports of a strange, new habitable planet have reached the Twenty Planets of human civilization. When a team of scientists is assembled to investigate this world, exoethnologist Sara Callicot is recruited to keep an eye on an unstable crewmate. Thora was once a member of the interplanetary elite, but since her prophetic delusions helped mobilize a revolt on Orem, she's been banished to the farthest reaches of space, because of the risk that her very presence could revive unrest.
Upon arrival, the team finds an extraordinary crystalline planet, laden with dark matter. Then a crew member is murdered and Thora mysteriously disappears. Thought to be uninhabited, the planet is in fact home to a blind, sentient species whose members navigate their world with a bizarre vocabulary and extrasensory perceptions.
Lost in the deep crevasses of the planet among these people, Thora must battle her demons and learn to comprehend the native inhabitants in order to find her crewmates and warn them of an impending danger. But her most difficult task may lie in persuading the crew that some powers lie beyond the boundaries of science.