Eternal Light by Paul J. McAuley

Set in a distant future where humanity has spread across the stars, the story follows the journey of a group of explorers who uncover a mysterious alien artifact that holds the key to an ancient and powerful technology. As they delve deeper into its secrets, they are drawn into a cosmic conflict that threatens the very fabric of the universe. The narrative weaves together themes of discovery, the limits of human understanding, and the enduring quest for knowledge, all set against a backdrop of richly imagined worlds and complex interstellar politics.

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