The Last Astronaut
Shortlisted for the Arthur C. Clarke Award
(Author) David Wellington'An edge-of-your-seat tale of first contact' Gareth L. Powell 'A terrifying tour de force . . . Gripping authenticity and an uncompromising white-knuckled pace' James Rollins A huge alien object has entered the solar system and is now poised above the Earth. It has made no attempt to communicate. Out of time and options, NASA turns to its last living astronaut - Commander Sally Jansen, who must lead a team of raw recruits on a mission to make First Contact. But as the object reveals its secrets, Jansen and her crew find themselves in a desperate struggle for survival. 'Great action, knockout characters, scarily believable science' Rob Boffard 'Timely and terrifying, The Last Astronaut propels us deep into the mysteries of space . . . breathless, compulsive reading' Christopher Golden
David Wellington
David Wellington is a versatile and prolific author known for his horror and science fiction novels. His most famous work, "Monster Island," revolutionized the zombie genre with its gritty realism and unique storytelling. Wellington's ability to blend horror with social commentary has made him a standout voice in modern literature.