Starquake by Robert L. Forward

Starquake by Robert L. Forward

In Starquake, Robert L. Forward delivers an intense, science-driven sequel to Dragon’s Egg. Set in A.D. 2050, humans have reached the neutron star Dragon's Egg and encountered the cheela, an alien race living at a million times the speed of human life. After learning rapidly from their human visitors, the cheela soon surpass human knowledge. But just as the humans are preparing to leave, a catastrophic starquake strikes, devastating the cheela civilization. Faced with a heart-wrenching choice, the humans must decide whether to return to Earth and abandon their alien friends or stay and risk their lives to save a race on the brink of extinction.

Why You'll Love This Book

Starquake is a thrilling blend of hard science fiction and deep emotional stakes. Robert L. Forward's thought-provoking exploration of alien life, coupled with the high-stakes decisions the humans must make, creates an engaging and intense sci-fi adventure that will captivate readers who love science-based stories and moral dilemmas.