2061: Odyssey Three
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Summary
The book «2061: Odyssey Three» takes place 60 years after the events of the previous book. Dr. Heywood Floyd, now an elderly man, embarks on a journey aboard the space liner «Galaxy» to Halley's Comet. During the expedition, an accident occurs, forcing the ship to land on Europa, Jupiter's moon, now covered by an ocean. Meanwhile, another ship, the «Universe», sets out on a rescue mission. On Europa, the crew of the «Galaxy» encounters mysterious life forms and discovers that the monolith left by an alien civilization continues to influence humanity's development. The book explores themes of contact with extraterrestrial civilizations, evolution, and the fate of humanity.
Date of publication: 29 January 2025
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Genre: Science Fiction