Raft

Stephen Baxter’s acclaimed debut novel, the first in the Xeelee Sequence, explores the survival of Earth's descendants in a radically different universe where they inhabit the Belt around a dead star. As Rees, a curious Miner, embarks on a daring journey aboard a flying tree, he uncovers revelations that could alter their understanding of their existence. This thought-provoking science fiction blends realistic world-building with gripping adventure, captivating readers and setting the stage for an extraordinary series.