Synopsis

In a future twenty-second century Earth, humanity discovers an ingenious solution to its energy crisis: a limitless, seemingly free power source derived from a 'Para-Universe' via a technology known as the Electron Pump. This miraculous device, gifted by an alien race inhabiting the parallel dimension, promises an era of unprecedented prosperity. However, the true cost of this boundless energy is far more dire than anyone imagines. A brilliant but ostracized Earth scientist, a rebellious alien from the dying 'soft' species of the Para-Universe, and an intuitive lunar-born human woman each independently come to a horrifying realization: the energy transfer process is destabilizing the fundamental constants of both universes, threatening to ignite Earth's Sun and destroy both realities. As the clock ticks down, these unlikely heroes must race against time and entrenched scientific dogma to convince a skeptical world of the impending catastrophe, uniting against the very 'gods' of their respective universes to avert a cosmic apocalypse.

Critical Reception

"Recipient of both the Hugo and Nebula Awards, 'The Gods Themselves' is celebrated as a profound work that brilliantly explores human and alien psychology alongside a compelling hard science fiction premise."

Metadata

ISBN:9780307792389
Pages:305
Age Rating:All Ages

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