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Lucifer's Hammer follows the catastrophic impact of a large comet that devastates the American landscape, triggering widespread tsunamis, plagues, famine, and violence among the remaining populations. The narrative examines how survivors confront the collapse of civilization, battling both the natural aftermath and human predation. It explores themes of resilience, survival, and the fragility of societal structures in the wake of an existential disaster.
First publish date: 1977
Genre: Science Fiction/Hard Science Fiction
Authors: Larry Niven
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