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The wrong end of time

by John Brunner

Set in a future where the United States is isolated by a complex defence system, a Russian scientist warns of an advanced alien intelligence detected near Pluto. Humanity must set aside geopolitical rivalries to survive a potential extraterrestrial invasion.

Accession 9265 ISBN 0413345807 Publisher Methuen & Co.
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