Polaris by Jack McDevitt

In a gripping tale of mystery and adventure set in a distant future, the story unfolds around the enigmatic disappearance of a spaceship and its crew during a celestial event. Decades later, an auction of artifacts from the ill-fated vessel sparks intrigue and suspicion, drawing a determined antiquities dealer into a web of secrets and danger. As she delves deeper into the past, she uncovers a conspiracy that challenges her understanding of history and the universe, leading to revelations that could alter the course of humanity's future.

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