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Lucifer's Hammer

Lucifer's Hammer

Post-ApocalypticScience Fiction
Pages
640
Published
1977
Language
English

Synopsis

When a comet named Lucifer's Hammer hurtles towards Earth, civilization as we know it is about to end. This novel follows a diverse group of survivors as they navigate the immediate aftermath of the cataclysm, facing tsunamis, plagues, and desperate battles for the future. It's a story about humanity's struggle to endure and rebuild in a world irrevocably changed.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkTenseThought-ProvokingGritty

Genres

Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction Hard Sci-Fi

Authors

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Jerry Pournelle

Jerry Pournelle was a writer who brought us the epic space opera The Mote in God's Eye. He was known for his science fiction, often exploring military and political themes. You'll find his work a great read if you enjoy grand-scale adventures.

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Larry Niven

Laurence van Cott Niven — known as Larry Niven — is an American science fiction writer. His best-known work is Ringworld (1970), which received Hugo, Locus, Ditmar, and Nebula awards. The Science Fiction Writers of America named him the 2015 recipient of the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award. His work is primarily hard science fiction, using big science concepts and theoretical physics. It also often includes elements of detective fiction and adventure stories. His fantasy includes the se...