Bibliograph

The long cosmos, Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter

Type

Label

The long cosmos, Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The long cosmos

Oclc number

922168586

Responsibility statement

Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter

Series statement

Long Earth series, 5

Summary

It's 2070-71. Nearly six decades after Step Day, and in the Long Earth the new Next posthuman society continues to evolve. For Joshua Valiente, now in his late 60s, it is time to take one last solo journey into the High Meggers: an adventure that turns into a disaster. Alone and facing death, his only hope of salvation lies with a group of trolls. But as Joshua confronts his mortality, the Long Earth receives a signal from the stars. A signal that is picked up by radio astronomers but also in more abstract ways - by the trolls and by the Great Traversers. Its message is simple, but its implications are enormous: Join us. The supersmart Next realise that the Message contains instructions on how to develop an immense artificial intelligence, but to build it they have to seek help from throughout the industrious worlds of mankind. Bit by bit, byte by byte, they assemble a computer the size of a continent - a device that will alter the Long Earth's place within the cosmos and reveal the ultimate, life-affirming goal of those who sent the Message. Its impact will be felt by and resonate with all - mankind and other species, young and old, communities and individuals - who inhabit the Long Earth...

Target audience

general

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