The Long Sunset

In the eighth installment of Jack McDevitt's The Academy series, Priscilla “Hutch” Hutchins uncovers an interstellar message from a highly advanced alien race, presenting her with a final opportunity for exploration as the program faces impending shutdown. Despite her fame as a celebrated pilot and participation in a groundbreaking rejuvenation technology, Hutch navigates a tense environment of political fear surrounding extraterrestrial encounters. As the last interstellar ship is prepared for a daring mission, Hutch and her crew embark on an unexpected journey that challenges their perceptions of danger and discovery.