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"Perhaps it wasn't from our time, perhaps it wasn't even from our universe, but perhaps the arrival of the 300 km long stone was the answer to humanity's desperate plea to end the threat of nuclear war. Inside the deep recesses of the stone lies Thistledown: the remnants of a human society, versed in English, Russian and Chinese. The artifacts of this familiar people foretell a great Death caused by the ravages of war, but the government and scientists are unable to decide how to use this knowledge. Deeper still within the stone is the Way. For some the Way means salvation from death, for others it is a parallel world where loved ones live again. But, unlike Thistledown, the Way is not entirely dead, and the inhabitants hold the knowledge of a present war, over a million miles away, using weapons far more deadly than any that mankind has ever conceived. "
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Is Eon appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This hard SF novel explores complex concepts including nuclear war, genocide, and humanity's potential extinction. While not graphically violent, the themes are weighty and the narrative demands intellectual engagement with mature subject matter.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include genocide, mass death, and war.
Who'll love this
Teens who love mind-bending science fiction with big ideas about time, parallel universes, and humanity's future will be captivated by this mysterious asteroid full of secrets.