Description

In a future where humanity has discovered the mysterious Heechee gateways, these ancient alien artifacts offer instantaneous travel across the cosmos, but with no guarantee of where or if one will ever return. As prospectors risk everything for a chance at riches or a new life on distant worlds, the true nature and purpose of the gateways remain an enigma. This thrilling science fiction epic explores themes of exploration, destiny, and the profound consequences of encountering the unknown, all while weaving a complex narrative of human ambition and survival against a backdrop of cosmic mystery.

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paperback edition cover

paperback

National Geographic Books

Published Oct 12, 2004

294 pages

ISBN: 9780345475830

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Details

First Published

1977

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Gateway by Frederik Pohl.

Death/Grief