Sunstorm (A Time Odyssey, Book 2) – Arthur C. Clarke, Stephen Baxter

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Sunstorm by Arthur C. Clarke and Stephen Baxter is the thrilling second instalment in the A Time Odyssey series. Returning to Earth in 2037 after her mysterious captivity on the alternate world of Mir, Bisesa Dutt finds herself at the centre of a new cosmic threat. Scientists have uncovered an artificial anomaly within the sun’s core—evidence of alien intervention dating back millennia.

As humanity races against time, it becomes clear that a devastating solar storm, engineered by the powerful Firstborn, is set to wipe out all life on Earth. Political and religious divisions threaten to derail global efforts to survive, even as an unstoppable force gathers in the heavens.

This is hard SF in the grand tradition of the genre—blending cutting-edge science with high-stakes suspense. Sunstorm is a gripping exploration of humanity’s struggle against forces beyond comprehension, perfect for fans of epic science fiction and visionary storytelling.