Details Condition: New Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781788542401 Publisher: Head of Zeus Age Range: Adult / Young Adult crossover (16+) Overview The Supernova Era is a standalone science fiction novel from Hugo Award-winning author Cixin Liu, translated into English by Joel Martinsen. Set in a near future where a supernova's radiation kills every human over the age of thirteen within a year, the story follows the children left behind as they inherit a fully functioning civilisation. Blending hard science with searing social commentary, this brand new paperback is a must-read for fans of ambitious, idea-driven speculative fiction. About the Book Eight years ago and eight light years away, a supermassive star died. Tonight, the resulting supernova tsunami of high-energy radiation finally reaches Earth, and within a year every adult on the planet will be dead as their chromosomes are irreparably damaged. Faced with certain extinction, the world's governments launch a desperate effort to prepare their children for the responsibility of running the world alone, cramming a lifetime of knowledge and training into their final months. When the adults are gone, the last generation must decide what kind of world they want to build. Some children strive to preserve the systems and values their parents left behind; others begin to imagine radically different, and sometimes darker, alternatives. Written years before Liu's internationally acclaimed Remembrance of Earth's Past trilogy, The Supernova Era shows the roots of the scientific rigour and moral complexity that would later define his best-known work. It is a tense, imaginative thought experiment about power, innocence, and what humanity truly passes on to the next generation, delivered with the scale and intelligence that has made Liu one of the most celebrated science fiction writers working today. Standalone novel from an award-winning, internationally bestselling science fiction author Thought-provoking premise exploring civilisation, leadership, and generational change Brand new paperback edition, perfect for a science fiction library or gift Translated by Joel Martinsen, known for his work on Liu's other acclaimed novels Ideal crossover read for adult and young adult science fiction fans About the Author Cixin Liu is China's most celebrated science fiction author, best known for the Hugo Award-winning Remembrance of Earth's Past trilogy, beginning with The Three-Body Problem. He has won the China Galaxy Science Fiction Award multiple times and is recognised internationally for his ambitious, scientifically grounded storytelling. Joel Martinsen is an acclaimed translator specialising in contemporary Chinese fiction, and has translated several of Liu's works into English for Western audiences. Why You'll Love This Science Fiction Novel A gripping, high-concept story from one of science fiction's most acclaimed voices, The Supernova Era combines hard science with genuine emotional stakes, offering readers a fresh, unforgettable standalone tale long before Liu's celebrated trilogy. Please Note: Dispatched with the UK ISBN and UK edition cover exactly as shown.