Long Cosmos

#5 Long Earth

Terry Pratchett, Stephen Baxter

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Harper Collins
31 January 2017

Adventure; Science fiction; Sci-Fi Alternate History; Future Society

Series: Long Earth

The thrilling conclusion to the internationally bestselling Long Earth series explores the greatest question of all: What is the meaning of life?

2070-71. Nearly six decades after Step Day, a new society continues to evolve in the Long Earth. Now, a message has been received: "Join us."

The Next-the hyper-intelligent post-humans-realize that the missive contains instructions for kick-starting the development of an immense artificial intelligence known as The Machine. But to build this computer the size of an Earth continent, they must obtain help from the more populous and still industrious worlds of mankind.

Meanwhile, on a trek in the High Meggers, Joshua Valiente, now nearing seventy, is saved from death when a troll band discovers him. Living among the trolls as he recovers, Joshua develops a deeper understanding of this collective-intelligence species and its society. He discovers that some older trolls, with capacious memories, act as communal libraries, and live on a very strange Long Earth world, in caverns under the root systems of trees as tall as mountains.

Valiente also learns something much more profound... about life and its purpose in the Long Earth: We cultivate the cosmos to maximize the opportunities for life and joy in this universe, and to prepare for new universes to come.

By: Terry Pratchett, Stephen Baxter
Imprint: Harper Collins
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 188mm, Width: 104mm, Spine: 33mm
Weight: 249g
ISBN: 9780062297389
ISBN 10: 0062297384
Series: Long Earth
Pages: 464
Publication Date: 31 January 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Long Cosmos (#5 Long Earth)

Praise for The Long Mars: Panoramic and fascinating... --Kirkus Reviews on THE LONG MARS Stay tuned for the next episode of a very old-fashioned sf quest yarn (think Jules Verne and 2001) that, since Pratchett is involved, is crammed with scientifically informed amusement. --Booklist on THE LONG EARTH In this thought-provoking collaboration, Pratchett (the Discworld series) and Baxter (Stone Spring) create an infinity of worlds to explore... fascinating premise... --Publishers Weekly on THE LONG EARTH Praise for The Long Earth: The Long Earth is a brilliant Science Fiction collaboration with Stephen Baxter: a love letter to all Pratchett fans, readers, and lovers of wonder everywhere... This novel is a gift to be shared with anyone who loves to be amazed. --Io9 on THE LONG EARTH