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The Hammer of God

By Sir Arthur C. Clarke
Series: S.F. Masterworks
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The Hammer of God by Sir Arthur C. Clarke, a Science Fiction novel, explores humanity's response to an impending cosmic disaster. When an asteroid named Kali is discovered on a collision course with Earth, the story follows attempts to alter its path and avert catastrophe. This gripping narrative delves into human ingenuity and the ethical dilemmas faced when confronting a potential apocalypse.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by space exploration and the complexities of human and technological interaction. This thrilling narrative weaves together themes of impending disaster, scientific innovation, and philosophical inquiry, set against the intriguing backdrop of a near-future solar system. Sir Arthur C. Clarke's masterful storytelling offers a compelling mix of tension and reflection, ideal for readers who cherish thought-provoking science fiction.

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The Hammer of God

Will the world be ended by God's wrath, or saved by the will of science?

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The year is 2110. Humankind is entering a new golden age.

But when an amateur astronomer points his telescope at just the right corner of the night sky, he sees disaster hurtling toward Earth: a chunk of rock that could annihilate civilisation.

While a few fanatics welcome the apocalyptic destruction as a sign from God, the greatest scientific minds of Earth desperately search for a way to avoid the inevitable. On board the starship Goliath, Captain Robert Singh and his crew must race against time to redirect the meteor from its deadly collision course.

Suddenly they find themselves on the most important mission in human history — a mission whose success may require the ultimate sacrifice.

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The Hammer of God by Sir Arthur C. Clarke is generally praised for its compelling exploration of a catastrophic asteroid threat to Earth, depicting the technical and human challenges of averting disaster. Reviewers appreciate Clarke's ability to weave scientific authenticity with suspense and philosophical depth, drawing readers into a plausible future scenario. Some critiques point out the character development as being somewhat secondary to the plot, but overall, it's considered an engaging and thought-provoking read in the sci-fi genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473201408

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 188g

Pages: 208

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About the Author

Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008)

Arthur C. Clarke was born in Minehead in 1917. During the Second World War he served as an RAF radar instructor, rising to the rank of Flight-Lieutenant. After the war he won a BSc in physics and mathematics with first class honours from King's College, London. One of the most respected of all science fiction writers, he also won the Kalinga Prize, the Aviation Space-Writers Prize,and the Westinghouse Science Writing Prize. He also shared an Oscar nomination with Stanley Kubrick for the screenplay of 2001: A Space Odyssey, which was based on his story, 'The Sentinel'. He lived in Sri Lanka from 1956 until his death in 2008.

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