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Life Probe

(1983)
(The first book in the Maker series)
A novel by

 
 
The Makers are an advanced, intelligent alien species. For hundreds of millennia, they have been on the hunt for the secret to faster-than-light travel. Their chosen instruments were the far-reaching Life Probes, in hopes of encountering other advanced civilizations out among the stars.

After a 10,000 year long journey, one of these machines stumbles upon 22nd-century Earth. Upon arrival, the probe isn't quite sure that this planet contains anything that could be considered "advanced" or "intelligent".

But the Makers need help from humankind - the probe is damaged and must be repaired if their search for knowledge is to continue...


Genre: Science Fiction

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