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Heathen from Heaven
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ISBN13: 9798251669183
Publisher: Karim Gorgi
Published: Mar 14 2026
Pages: 530
Weight: 1.34
Height: 1.18 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Publisher: Karim Gorgi
Published: Mar 14 2026
Pages: 530
Weight: 1.34
Height: 1.18 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
In the near future, a groundbreaking discovery shocks the world: a stable wormhole has formed near Venus, offering the potential to revolutionize humanity's understanding of space and time. As scientists rush to study this cosmic phenomenon, Earth receives an unexpected visit from a highly advanced alien species known as the Advena. The Advena arrive seeking refuge, explaining that their home planet, Rentric, is facing imminent ecological collapse due to unchecked industrialization and overpopulation.
As the Advena begin to integrate into human society, fears and prejudices soon surface. Segregated neighbourhoods are established in cities that vote to host the aliens, but these efforts at peaceful coexistence only serve to emphasize the profound differences between the two species. Mistrust grows as cultural clashes and misunderstandings fuel resentment, with some humans perceiving the Advena as a threat to their way of life.
As the strain between the two species reaches a critical point, the fragile peace hangs by a thread. The world teeters on the brink of chaos, with both humans and Advena struggling to navigate the complexities of their new realities.
In this tense and thought-provoking narrative, Heathen from Heaven explores the ethical dilemmas, political intrigue, and social upheaval that arise when two worlds collide. The novel delves into the very nature of humanity, asking what it means to coexist and survive in an increasingly complex and hostile universe.
As the strain between the two species reaches a critical point, the fragile peace hangs by a thread. The world teeters on the brink of chaos, with both humans and Advena struggling to navigate the complexities of their new realities.
In this tense and thought-provoking narrative, Heathen from Heaven explores the ethical dilemmas, political intrigue, and social upheaval that arise when two worlds collide. The novel delves into the very nature of humanity, asking what it means to coexist and survive in an increasingly complex and hostile universe.
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