Eternal Light Author:Paul J. McAuley In the aftermath of an interstellar war an enigmatic star is discovered, travelling towards the Solar System from the galactic core. Its appearance adds a new and dangerous factor in the turbulent politics of the inhabited worlds as the rival factions the power-holders of the ReUnited Nations, the rebels who secretly oppose their power, ... more »and the Religious Witnesses all see advantages to be gained. But what awesome technology started the star on its journey half a million years ago and why?« less