The Long Cosmos

Set in the Long Earth of 2070-71, this installment follows aging explorer Joshua Valienté on a perilous solo mission into the High Meggers, which unfolds into a life-threatening challenge attended by unexpected allies. As he faces mortality, a mysterious signal from the stars is received, carrying a message with profound implications for all life across the Long Earth. The story explores humanity’s efforts to create an enormous artificial intelligence inspired by this message, potentially transforming their place in the cosmos and impacting diverse species and communities.