Professor Phil Liki sends a signal into the depths of the Universe—and receives an answer. His daughter, the biologist Ellie; Mark, the programmer who created the first electronic persona—Lola; and the Russian agent Larry find themselves at the center of events capable of changing the fate of humankind.
At the heart of the novel is a scientific and philosophical concept, with deep reflections on the nature of consciousness, evolution, and humanity’s place in the world. But to learn the answers, you have to read to the very end. Judging the novel only after the first part means not seeing what matters most.
The author thanks astronomer V. Surdin and physicist A. Panov for discussions on the topic.
The author’s competition edition.