: Set in the 23rd century, the story begins as humanity's interest in interstellar exploration fades due to a growing fear of encountering advanced, potentially hostile alien races.
The eighth installment in Jack McDevitt's Academy (or Priscilla Hutchins ) series is titled . Your reference to "08 Sonnenu..." likely refers to the German translation of a book in this series, as "Sonnenuhr" is German for "sun dial," though the eighth book itself is primarily known by its English title. Book Overview: The Long Sunset Jack McDevitt Priscilla Hutchins 08 Sonnenu...
: What they find at the other end of the galaxy is described as "completely unexpected," potentially altering humanity's perspective on its place in the universe. The Priscilla Hutchins Series Order : Set in the 23rd century, the story