Wormhole

Earth is suffering major resource shortages, and climate change has caused devastating effects. Scientists have identified the means of creating a wormhole in the space-time continuum, but it requires physical travel to transport one end of the wormhole. In 2010, a ship is sent to Mu Arae, an earth-like planet discovered 10 years before, to set up the wormhole. However, the ship blows up en route, killing all aboard. In 2090, detective Gordon Kemp is assigned a murder investigation closed over eighty years ago, which unearths secrets that change history and threaten everything we know about the powers that be's plans for Earth. The tragedy that befell the ship 80 years before is not what it seems, and the past and present are radically different to what everyone on Earth believes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 392 pages
Publication date: 22 November 2022
Publisher: Watkins Media Limited

Earth is facing severe resource shortages, and the effects of climate change are reaching their peak, resulting in vast expanses of lifeless desert and the displacement of populations. Despite the establishment of colonies on Mars and the Moon, their capacity to support a significant population is limited. Consequently, attention has shifted towards the search for an exoplanet capable of hosting an interstellar colony. European scientists, utilizing advancements from CERN, have identified a method to create a wormhole in the space-time continuum, enabling interstellar travel. However, the realization of this feat necessitates the physical transportation of one end of the wormhole to its desired location.

In 2010, a ship named "Endeavour" was dispatched to Mu Arae, an Earth-like planet discovered ten years prior. The journey was expected to span 80 years, with the crew members placed in suspended animation to endure the long duration. However, just a few years into the expedition, disaster struck, and the ship exploded en route, claiming the lives of all aboard.

Eighty years later, in 2090, Detective Gordon Kemp is assigned to investigate a murder case that was closed and unsolved over eighty years ago. What he uncovers during his investigation will shatter the foundations of history and pose a grave threat to the established plans of those in power. The tragedy that befell the ship 80 years before is not as straightforward as it appears, and the past and present differ significantly from what the people of Earth believe.

The journey to Mu Arae and the subsequent secretive handling of the information have raised profound questions. Why has this journey been kept hidden from the public for so long? What secrets lie behind the explosion of the Endeavour and the subsequent cover-up? As Kemp delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of lies and deceit that spans decades and threatens to unravel the very fabric of society.

The implications of Kemp's findings are far-reaching. They challenge the established narratives of history and shed light on the hidden agendas of those in power. The search for an exoplanet capable of hosting an interstellar colony has now taken on a new urgency, as the threat of climate change and resource scarcity becomes increasingly dire.

In conclusion, the story of the Endeavour and the murder investigation that followed is a cautionary tale of the consequences of secrecy and the power of knowledge. It highlights the need for transparency and accountability in our pursuit of scientific advancements and the importance of understanding the past to shape the future. As we continue to explore the vast expanse of the universe, we must be mindful of the potential risks and rewards and ensure that the decisions we make are guided by the highest ideals of humanity and the well-being of our planet.

Weight: 440g
Dimension: 136 x 217 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780857669964
Edition number: New ed