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Earth
Published 1990 by Bantam Books · 601 pages
Hugo · 1991
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10 award entries · 7 books · 3 wins · 1984–2003
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Synopsis
In 2038, a laboratory accident creates a microscopic black hole that falls into Earth's core and threatens the planet. Scientists search for a solution amid ecological damage, information overload, and political conflict.
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