Description
When a colossal comet, dubbed Lucifer's Hammer, hurtles towards Earth, humanity faces an extinction-level event with rapidly dwindling odds of survival. As the celestial body's trajectory shifts from a near miss to a direct impact, a desperate race against time begins, uniting nations and individuals in a monumental effort to avert catastrophe. This gripping tale explores themes of global cooperation, scientific ingenuity, and the indomitable human spirit in the face of overwhelming odds. Niven and Pournelle masterfully blend hard science fiction with thrilling suspense, creating a vivid and unforgettable narrative of survival.
Available Editions
paperback
Del Rey
Published May 12, 1985
640 pages
ISBN: 9780449208137
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Details
First Published
1977
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Lucifer's Hammer by Larry Niven.