Touch of the Void
7 hrs. 44 min.
Language
Russian
Author
Igor Volkov
Author
Igor Volkov
Narrator
Alexander Nadeev
Narrator
Alexander Nadeev
A work by an author awarded many literary prizes and recognized as a contest winner, including the “Observatory of Fiction” literary residency and the Litmaster workshop led by Sergey Lukyanenko, is science fiction. At the center of the plot is a mysterious disease of alien origin that radically changed the lives of the expedition’s participants. Themes of psychology, physical and emotional effects, friendship, and support permeate the narrative.
The story has a light style, full of unexpected twists and relevant scientific details. In 2069, humanity achieved remarkable progress by mastering interstellar flights. During the mission to Proxima Centauri, the crew of the Fourth Star Expedition encounters a phenomenon called “the breakdown.” People affected by it mysteriously lose their physical shell and die. After quickly returning to Earth, the team begins studying the alien disease. Alexey Gurov, the expedition’s pilot, sacrificing himself, is forced to act as the test subject.
The story has a light style, full of unexpected twists and relevant scientific details. In 2069, humanity achieved remarkable progress by mastering interstellar flights. During the mission to Proxima Centauri, the crew of the Fourth Star Expedition encounters a phenomenon called “the breakdown.” People affected by it mysteriously lose their physical shell and die. After quickly returning to Earth, the team begins studying the alien disease. Alexey Gurov, the expedition’s pilot, sacrificing himself, is forced to act as the test subject.
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