Second Genesis (novel)
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| Author | Donald Moffitt |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publication date | 1986 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| ISBN | 978-0747400165 |
Second Genesis is a 1986 science fiction novel by American author Donald Moffitt.[1]
In the previous novel, The Genesis Quest (1986), the alien Nar species discovered radio transmissions containing the genetic codes and cultural records of a species called Humanity, transmitted from a distant galaxy. Now the humans created with this information have discovered the biochemical key to immortality, and have decided to dedicate their now-long lives to discovering their origins in the distant Milky Way. They create a starship using a Dyson tree called Yggdrasil, bound to a Bussard ramjet, to search for the world of their ancestors, and wind up discovering both ancient wonders and a disturbing new threat; a predatory species that cannot share the universe with anyone.
References
- ↑ Broderick, Damien (April 1, 1989). "Science Fiction". The Age. Retrieved July 12, 2026.