Incandescence

In "Incandescence," Hugo Award-winning author Greg Egan delivers a hard science fiction tale set within the expansive galaxy of the Amalgam, home to countless diverse beings. When Rakesh is presented with a rare opportunity to venture into the forbidden bulge of the galaxy, where the mysterious Aloof reside, he embarks on a quest to uncover a lost race. Meanwhile, Roi, a member of this forgotten race, embarks on her own transformative journey through a world marked by labor and stripped of history and knowledge. Their interwoven paths lead to discoveries that span both time and space.