5,000 years in the future, humankind has spread across thousands of worlds, and more than a dozen different governments exist in an uneasy truce. But human beings have found no signs of other life anywhere approaching human intelligence.

This changes when scientists discover a sunless planet they name Danann, travelling the void just beyond the edge of the Galaxy at such a high speed that it cannot be natural. Its continents and oceans have been sculpted and shaped, with but a single megaplex upon it--close to perfectly preserved--with tens of thousands of near-identical metallic-silver-blue towers set along curved canals. Yet Danann has been abandoned for so long that even the atmosphere has frozen solid. Within a few years Danann will approach an area of singularities that will make exploration and investigation impossible.

Orbital shuttle pilot Jiendra Chang, artist Chendor Barna, and history professor Liam Fitzhugh are recruited by the Comity government and its Deep Space Service, along with scores of other experts as part of an unprecedented and unique expedition to unravel Danann's secrets. And there are forces that will stop at nothing to prevent them, even if it means interstellar war.

Other Series by L.E. Modesitt, Jr.

The Saga of Recluce

The Imager Portfolio

The Corean Chronicles

The Spellsong Cycle

The Ghost Books

The Ecolitan Matter

The Forever Hero

Timegod's World

Other Books

The Green Progression

Hammer of Darkness

The Parafaith War

Adiamante

Gravity Dreams

The Octagonal Raven

Archform: Beauty

The Ethos Effect

Flash

The Eternity Artifact

The Elysium Commission

Viewpoints Critical

Haze

Empress of Eternity

The One-Eyed Man

Solar Express

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Praise for this book

“A glorious space opera set in a distant future when humans spread to the stars and splintered into a number of subsidiary civilizations. . . .Very enjoyable, lots of sense of wonder, and I even liked the characters.” —Chronicle

“Captivating far-future tale of life in space, from the author of Flash. . . . Modesitt's prose is lively, and there's enough sense of wonder here to satisfy even the most jaded. . . . A must-read for Modesitt fans, as well as those of Jack McDevitt and Arthur C. Clarke.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“An intriguing vehicle for exploring interstellar fundamentalism.” —Entertainment Weekly

“As usual, Modesitt's work shines with engrossing characters, terrific plotting, and realistic world-building. This stand-alone novel addresses relevant political and economic issues within the framework of rip-roaring space adventure, making it a must-read for fans of interstellar fiction.” —Romantic Times BOOKreviews

“Modesitt's storytelling and characterization are as good as ever, and his use of four first-person viewpoints is quite effective.” —Booklist

“Superior science-fiction adventure writing. The plot moves compellingly, the characters are distinct and identifiable.” —Science Fiction Weekly

“This is hard science and really hardball politics described by somebody who knows them from the inside out. A powerful novel on a sweeping, mysterious stage.” —Dave Drake, author of The Way to Glory

“L. E. Modesitt is one of those special authors who brings a great deal to his work: a love of words, an understanding of people and cultures, and an interest in great stories and ideas. It shows in every line of his tale. I read 'The Eternity Artifact' with pleasure, and felt well rewarded even beyond the last page.” —David Farland, author of The Wyrmling Horde

“Compelling....Readers who like both hard science and realistic sociology will be rewarded.” —Publishers Weekly




About the Author

L. E. Modesitt, Jr., is the bestselling author of the fantasy series The Saga of Recluce. His science fiction includes Adiamante, the Ecolitan novels, and Archform: Beauty. He lives in Cedar City, Utah.


Title: The Eternity Artifact
Author(s): L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
ISBN: 9781429914000
Copyright 2006
Release Date: August 01, 2006
Publisher: Tor Publishing Group
Countries: United States, Canada | Learn more about available countries
Language: English
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