The Last Astronaut
The Last Astronaut by David Wellington, published by Orbit in 2019, is a science fiction narrative that explores the complexities of first contact with an alien object looming above Earth. This edition spans 392 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Commander Sally Jansen, NASA’s last living astronaut, who is tasked with leading a team of inexperienced recruits on a critical mission to engage with the mysterious object that has entered the solar system.
Readers will encounter a gripping tale that delves into themes of survival and the unknown as Jansen and her crew navigate the challenges posed by the cold vacuum of space and the secrets of the alien presence. The narrative combines elements of action and adventure within a space opera framework, offering insights into the dynamics of human resilience in the face of extraordinary circumstances.
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Shortlisted for the Arthur C. Clarke Award
***Paradise-1, David Wellington’s gripping new survival horror set in the deepest reaches of space, is out now***
‘An edge-of-your-seat tale of first contact’
Gareth L. Powell
‘A terrifying tour de force . . . Gripping authenticity and an uncompromising white-knuckled pace’ James Rollins
‘Timely and terrifying, The Last Astronaut propels us deep into the mysteries of space . . . breathless, compulsive reading’ Christopher Golden
A huge alien object has entered the solar system and is now poised above the Earth. It has made no attempt to communicate.
Out of time and options, NASA turns to its last living astronaut – Commander Sally Jansen, who must lead a team of raw recruits on a mission to make First Contact.
But as the object reveals its secrets, Jansen and her crew find themselves in a desperate struggle for survival – against the cold vacuum of space, and something far, far worse . . .
‘Great action, knockout characters, scarily believable science’ Jackson Ford
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