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The Supernova Era

Liu Cixin, Joel Martinsen

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The Supernova Era

by Liu Cixin, Joel Martinsen
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Unique Supernova destruction forces young survivors to rebuild society.

This book is a must-read for fans of science fiction and dystopian novels. With its unique concept of a supernova wiping out the adult population, leaving only children behind, it explores themes of generational change, survival, and the resilience of youth. Cixin Liu's writing style is highly imaginative and the scope of the story is immense, making it a gripping and thought-provoking read. So, if you're ready to embark on an epic journey into a post-apocalyptic world, filled with both hope and dark instincts, then The Supernova Era is the perfect book for you. Get ready to be captivated by this thrilling and visionary sci-fi masterpiece.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Supernova Era

by Liu Cixin, Joel Martinsen
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ISBN: 9781788542401
Authors: Liu Cixin, Joel Martinsen
Publisher: Head of Zeus
Date of Publication: 2020-04-02
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Science Fiction, Fantasy
Related Topics: Dystopia, Science Fiction Fantasy, Science Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.3
(rated by 5927 readers)

Description

From Cixin Liu, the New York Times bestselling and Hugo award-winning author of The Three Body Problem, comes a new science fiction masterpiece. In those days, Earth was a planet in space.In those days, Beijing was a city on Earth.On this night, history as known to humanity came to an end.Eight light years away, a star has died, creating a supernova event that showers Earth in deadly levels of radiation. Within a year, everyone over the age of thirteen will die.And so the countdown begins. Parents apprentice their children and try to pass on the knowledge they'll need to keep the world running.But the last generation may not want to carry the legacy of their parents’ world. And though they imagine a better, brighter world, they may bring about a future so dark humanity won't survive.
 

Unique Supernova destruction forces young survivors to rebuild society.

This book is a must-read for fans of science fiction and dystopian novels. With its unique concept of a supernova wiping out the adult population, leaving only children behind, it explores themes of generational change, survival, and the resilience of youth. Cixin Liu's writing style is highly imaginative and the scope of the story is immense, making it a gripping and thought-provoking read. So, if you're ready to embark on an epic journey into a post-apocalyptic world, filled with both hope and dark instincts, then The Supernova Era is the perfect book for you. Get ready to be captivated by this thrilling and visionary sci-fi masterpiece.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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