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Iron Sunrise

Charles Stross

Published 2004 by Ace Books · 355 pages

Hugo · 2005

Finalist
Science Fiction

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7 award entries · 7 books · 0 wins · 2004–2014

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Synopsis

When a star is deliberately destroyed, its iron-plasma shockwave will annihilate a neighboring civilization in thirty-five years unless the dead star's government rescinds its retaliatory strike order. UN diplomat Rachel Mansour races to stop the genocide while uncovering the conspiracy behind the original attack.

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Details

Series
Eschaton · Book 2
Author nationality
United Kingdom
ISBN
9780441011599