Dark Star Rising Second Edition

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In 2016, Peter Rockwell, a graduate student at Cal Tech, discovers alarming data from the Spitzer space telescope, suggesting a potential issue. When he presents his findings to his professor, they realize he may have uncovered something unprecedented. After consulting contacts at NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, they confirm that the object Peter found will have significant consequences for the solar system. Concurrently, a husband-and-wife team of molecular biology researchers on the East Coast achieves a groundbreaking advancement that could eradicate infectious diseases. These narratives intertwine as the first female president of the United States grapples with the need for long-term strategies to preserve human civilization amidst widespread upheaval. As society teeters on the brink of collapse, a reclusive billionaire employs his immense wealth to influence the future of humanity according to his vision. This tale unfolds in the first installment of a series titled "Pebbles in the Sky," exploring themes of discovery, despair, and the resilience of the human spirit.