The Hercules Text

In this revised edition of Jack McDevitt's classic first-contact science fiction novel, a mysterious message emanates from a distant corner of the galaxy as the regular pulses of a pulsar become inexplicably irregular, hinting at an artificial code. A dedicated research team races against time to decode this alien communication, uncovering revelations that threaten to disrupt empires across the globe, from Wall Street to the Vatican. Featuring a new foreword, this gripping narrative explores the profound consequences of contacting extraterrestrial life.