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Book

Celestial lights : a novel

Call Number

  • SCIENCE FICTION PIN (CEN, OSH)

Edition

First U.S. edition.

Publication Information

New York, New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2026.

Physical Description

244 pages ; 22 cm

Summary

Celestial Lights is a contemporary novel that follows the life of an astronaut whose career unfolds alongside major events in space exploration, including the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. The narrative traces his development from childhood in England to his selection for a long-duration mission to a distant moon. As the mission progresses, he reflects on earlier experiences, including education, military service, and personal relationships. The work explores themes of ambition, memory, and the impact of long-term absence on family and identity.

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