The Last Astronaut by David Wellington
The Last Astronaut is a tense and thrilling science fiction adventure, perfect for fans of The Martian, Arrival and Interstellar. A huge alien object has appeared above the Earth and the fate of humanity now rests in the hands of Sally Jensen, the last astronaut . . .
Timely and terrifying, The Last Astronaut propels us deep into the mysteries of space for a near-future SF/horror hybrid that's breathless, compulsive readingThis book deserves to be the one you see everyone reading on the subway or at the beach. Carve out the time to read it in one sitting. An absolutely stellar effort from David Wellington * Christopher Golden *
Gripping authenticity and an uncompromising white-knuckled pace . . . A terrifying tour de force * James Rollins *
A suspenseful, fast-paced story of first contact with an alien object that could destroy all life on Earth . . . A race against time to save humankind, a veteran astronaut trying to make things right, and an utterly strange and genuinely horrifying alien world to explore - this story's got everything * Kirkus *
[A] fast-paced near-future tale of discovery and mystery . . . Reads like a darker, more horrific version of The Martian * Booklist *
Gripping authenticity and an uncompromising white-knuckled pace . . . A terrifying tour de force * James Rollins *
A suspenseful, fast-paced story of first contact with an alien object that could destroy all life on Earth . . . A race against time to save humankind, a veteran astronaut trying to make things right, and an utterly strange and genuinely horrifying alien world to explore - this story's got everything * Kirkus *
Wellington's terrifying exploration of near-future alien contact layers a shocking 'what if' on
the bones of current science and space exploration . . .Wellington creates a gripping story
that reveals its horrors one inexorable, plausible detail at a time. Readers will be
riveted-and will want to keep all the lights on.
[A] fast-paced near-future tale of discovery and mystery . . . Reads like a darker, more horrific version of The Martian * Booklist *
David Wellington is an acclaimed author who has previously published over twenty novels in different genres. His novel The Last Astronaut was shortlisted for the Arthur C. Clarke Award.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780356512297 |
| ISBN 10 | 0356512290 |
| Title | The Last Astronaut |
| Author | David Wellington |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Year published | 2019-07-25 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Arthur C. Clarke Award 2020 (UK) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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