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In the accelerating world of the future, a society of posthuman beings faces challenges that test their understanding of biology and the human condition. The Macx family grapples with the fate of their world, as a cosmic force threatens the very fabric of reality.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Science Fiction/Cyberpunk
Authors: Charles Stross
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Accelerando by Charles Stross

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