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SETI astronomers uncover mysterious “trails” that appear to trace starships moving at light speed, prompting a bold scientific initiative. A diverse team is assembled for the Envoy, destined 60,000 light‑years away from the signals’ source. The journey, which takes 120,000 years to reach the origin and return, challenges the limits of humanity. While the crew prepares for the unknown, they are unprepared for the events that unfold both at the galactic frontier and upon their return to Earth.
The novel explores the farthest reaches of interstellar travel, the nature of intelligence beyond Earth, and the profound implications of far‑future exploration for human society.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Poul Anderson
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