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The hammer of God

by Arthur C. Clarke

In 2110, the discovery of an asteroid on a collision course with Earth prompts an urgent mission. The crew of the starship Goliath must attempt to redirect the object to prevent the destruction of human civilisation.

Accession 6508 ISBN 0575056169 Publisher Victor Gollancz Ltd.
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