Purgatory Mount

In "Purgatory Mount," an interstellar crew decelerates toward the enigmatic planet V538 Aurigae ?, drawn by a colossal megastructure that raises questions about its creators' intentions. Meanwhile, in a near-future America, a neurotoxin has eroded the population's memories, leaving them reliant on technology. For young Ottoline Barragão, navigating friendship and school life becomes perilous as various factions pursue her for the secrets she holds in her social network. Adam Roberts's novel blends wry space opera with a gripping thriller, exploring themes of memory, exploration, and atonement.