The Stars Are Cold Toys

Summary

In the book «The Stars Are Cold Toys», Sergey Lukyanenko narrates the adventures of pilot Alex Romanovsky, who finds himself entangled in interstellar intrigues. Alex embarks on a quest to find his missing friend and encounters a mysterious civilization that controls the development of other races. During his search, he discovers the existence of powerful artifacts capable of altering the course of history. Alex is forced to make difficult decisions to save not only his friend but also to prevent a galaxy-wide catastrophe. The book explores themes of freedom, responsibility, and moral choice in the context of space travel and contact with alien civilizations.