Firstborn

In "The Firstborn," a sequel in Arthur C. Clarke and Stephen Baxter's Time Odyssey series, the enigmatic alien race known for their creations, like the black monolith from 2001: A Space Odyssey, returns with a new threat. After previously narrowly averting disaster, humanity now faces a "quantum bomb" sent to Earth, a technology beyond their comprehension. As new revelations about the Firstborn's intentions surface, an unforeseen ally emerges from distant reaches of the universe to aid humanity in this escalating crisis.