Starquake by Robert L. Forward

Starquake by Robert L. Forward

Return to the mesmerizing neutron star of Dragon's Egg, where a vibrant civilization of cheela faces utter devastation. Decades after humanity's first encounter with these remarkable beings, a catastrophic starquake rips through their world, pushing them to the brink of extinction. A daring human crew must now confront an impossible choice: abandon the cheela to their fate, or launch a perilous rescue mission against unimaginable odds. Explore the delicate balance of interspecies relationships and the thorny ethical dilemmas of intervention in this thrilling hard science fiction sequel. Witness the cheela's breathtakingly rapid evolution as they fight for survival, while the human crew battles the awesome forces of nature on a neutron star.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Dive into the wonders and dangers of a neutron star environment. Follow the resilient cheela as they navigate the aftermath of a cosmic catastrophe. Grapple with profound questions of responsibility and intervention in the face of an alien world's struggle for survival.