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Galaxias

By Stephen Baxter
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Galaxias by Stephen Baxter is a gripping Sci-Fi tale exploring a world where the sun inexplicably goes out, plunging Earth into darkness. Humanity grapples with the impending catastrophe as they seek answers and solutions, interfacing with cosmic mysteries that test their understanding of the universe. It's a suspenseful narrative combining scientific intrigue with the resilience of human spirit.
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If you enjoy expansive, thought-provoking science fiction that explores cosmic mysteries and the fate of humanity, you'll find this novel enthralling. Its blend of scientific speculation and human drama may captivate fans of hard science fiction, providing both an epic narrative and an intellectual challenge.

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Galaxias

A new standalone SF epic from a master of the genre

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What would happen to the world if the Sun went out? New epic sci-fi from Stephen Baxter, the award-winning author whose credits include co-authorship of the Long Earth series with Terry Pratchett.

By the middle of the 21st century, humanity has managed to overcome a series of catastrophic events and maintain some sense of stability. Space exploration has begun again. Science has led the way.

But then one day, the Sun goes out. Solar panels are useless, and the world begins to freeze.

Earth begins to fall out of its orbit.

The end is nigh.

Someone has sent us a sign.

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Galaxias by Stephen Baxter is praised for deftly utilising familiar science fiction elements to explore humanity's fragility alongside its intelligence and adaptability. It serves as both a thought experiment and a display of Baxter's creative cosmology. The book is considered an accessible introduction to Baxter’s style of grounded, expansive science fiction and illustrates that rationality and scientific collaboration can overcome immense challenges.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473228870

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 June 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 370g

Pages: 544

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About the Author

Stephen Baxter is the pre-eminent SF writer of his generation. With Terry Pratchett he has co-authored the Long Earth novels. Published around the world he has also won major awards in the UK, US, Germany, and Japan. Born in 1957 he has degrees from Cambridge and Southampton. He lives in Northumberland with his wife.

Visit Stephen Baxter's website at www.stephen-baxter.com.

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