About the book: 1993 / After the loss of his beloved, the life of geologist Gregor Mann on Earth lost its meaning. Therefore, he accepts the offer to participate in a daring expedition - the first interstellar flight of earthlings on a Viking ship to the star Tau Ceti. Thus begins the story of Gregor’s long and difficult journey not only in space, but also on an alien planet. The story he will tell himself…