The Last Astronaut

Name: The Last Astronaut
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SKU: 9780356512297
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Shortlisted for the Arthur C. Clarke Award

By David Wellington

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The Last Astronaut by David Wellington is a gripping science fiction thriller that unfolds when a mysterious alien object appears in Earth's solar system. Former astronaut Sally Jansen is pulled back into action to investigate, leading a crew into the unknown. The novel explores themes of isolation, the unknown in space, and humanity's resilience in the face of potential extraterrestrial threats.
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You might enjoy this gripping Sci-Fi thriller if you love exploring the unknown in space, filled with tension and intrigue. This book may appeal to you with its compelling mix of mystery, adventure, and the theme of humanity's resilience against cosmic threats.

The Last Astronaut

The Last Astronaut is a tense and thrilling science fiction adventure, perfect for fans of The Martian, Arrival and Interstellar. A huge alien object has appeared above the Earth and the fate of humanity now rests in the hands of Sally Jensen, the last astronaut . . .

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A tense and thrilling science fiction adventure of space exploration and first contact, perfect for fans of The Martian, Arrival, and Interstellar.

Sally Jansen was NASA's leading astronaut, until a mission to Mars ended in disaster. Haunted by her failure, Jansen now lives in semi-retirement, convinced her days in space are over.

She's wrong.

A huge alien object has entered the solar system and is now poised above the Earth. It has made no attempt at communication.

With no other living astronauts to turn to, NASA wants Jansen to lead an expedition to the object. For all the dangers of the mission, it's the one shot at redemption she always hoped for.

Yet as the object reveals its terrifying secrets, what began as a journey to make First Contact turns into a desperate struggle for survival... and one thing becomes horribly clear: the future of humanity lies in Jansen's hands.

Praise for David Wellington

'Gripping writing, a brilliantly realised future culture and sympathetic characters... An entertaining and compelling read' SFX

'Thrilling, relentless, gripping and utterly improbable: pure delight for fans' Kirkus

'Jam-packed with action and adventure' Booklist

'Terrific and thrilling' SciFi

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The Last Astronaut has been praised as a gripping and compulsive read, ideal for devouring in one sitting. It is seen as a standout work by David Wellington, with the potential to become a popular choice among readers, whether on the subway or the beach.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780356512297

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 July 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 384

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David Wellington Fiction General Fiction Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction Space Operas

About the Author

David Wellington is an acclaimed author who has previously published over twenty novels in different genres. His novel The Last Astronaut was shortlisted for the Arthur C. Clarke Award.

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