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Omega

by Jack McDevittBook 4 of 8 in The Academy
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Description

A civilization-destroying omega cloud has switched direction, heading straight for a previously unexplored planetary system—and its alien society. And suddenly, a handful of brave humans must try to save an entire world—without revealing their existence.

What it’s like

ThemeSpace FantasyHard Sci-FiWonderCosmic DreadSlumbering AncientSurvival vs Civilization
ViolenceStandard
HorrorChilling

Awards

1 win
WinnerJohn W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel2004FinalistNebula Award for Best Novel2005FinalistLocus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel2004

Details

First published
August 2003
Pages
513
Reading time
About 10 hours
Format
Novel
Audience
Adult
Publisher
Penguin
Language
English
ISBN
9780441012107
Series
The Academy, Book 4

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