Last Contact
"Last Contact" is a science fiction short story published in 2007 by Stephen Baxter. It was nominated for the 2008 Hugo Award for Best Short Story.[1]
| "Last Contact" | |
|---|---|
| Author | Stephen Baxter |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Science fiction short story |
| Published in | The Solaris Book of New Science Fiction 2007 |
| Publication type | Book |
| Publication date | January 2007 |
Plot summary
The story follows a mother and daughter, Maureen and Caitlin, as they live through the last few months of Earth's existence. Caitlin, an astrophysicist, has been involved with the recent discovery of the "Big Rip", a field of dark energy that is tearing the universe apart. The story chronicles the lives of Maureen and Caitlin, as well as the general public, as the event gets closer to Earth. Maureen is intent on fixing up her yard while Caitlin tries to help the public understand and cope with what is about to happen.
Footnotes
- Denvention Hugo Nominee List Archived 2008-12-21 at the Wayback Machine
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External links
- Full text of Last Contact as Solaris Books - read the story online.
- Last Contact title listing at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
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