The Supernova Era by Cixin Liu and Joel Martinsen

Details. Condition: New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781788542401. Publisher: Head of Zeus. Age Range: Adult / Young Adult crossover (16+). Overview. The Supernova Era is a standalone science fiction novel from Hugo Award-winning author Cixin Liu, translated into English by Joel Martinsen. Set in a near future where a supernova's radiation kills every human over the age of thirteen within a year, the story follows the children left behind as they inherit a fully functioning civilisation. Blending hard science with searing social commentary, this brand new paperback is a must-read for fans of ambitious, idea-driven speculative fiction.. About the Book. Eight years ago and eight light years away, a supermassive star died. Tonight, the resulting supernova tsunami of high-energy radiation finally reaches Earth, and within a year every adult on the planet will be dead as their chromosomes are irreparably damaged. Faced with certain extinction, the world's governments launch a desperate effort to prepare their children for the responsibility of running the world alone, cramming a lifetime of knowledge and training into their final months. When the adults are gone, the last generation must…

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