Survival A Novel

Survival, a novel by Ben Bova, is the third installment in the acclaimed Star Quest series, published by Tor Publishing Group on December 31, 2018. This edition spans 352 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows a human team dispatched to explore a region hundreds of light-years ahead of an impending death wave, where they encounter a highly advanced civilization of machine intelligences that have thrived through past cosmic catastrophes.

In this thought-provoking tale, the sentient machines, confident in their survival, show no inclination to assist other civilizations, whether organic or mechanical. As the humans uncover this advanced society, they find themselves trapped, as the machines refuse to let them leave, fearing that knowledge of their existence will attract more humans. Readers will delve into themes of space exploration and alien contact, experiencing the tension and adventure that unfolds in this hard science fiction narrative.