Лучшее за год XXIII: Научная фантастика, космический боевик, киберпанк

This classic work of science fiction is widely considered to be the ultimate time-travel novel. When Daniel Eakins inherits a time machine, he soon realizes that he has enormous power to shape the course of history. He can foil terrorists, prevent assassinations, or just make some fast money at the racetrack. And if he doesn’t like the results of the change, he can simply go back in time and talk himself out of making it! But Dan soon finds that there are limits to his powers and forces beyond his control.

A computer, raised by humans, believes that he is himself human.

Nominated for Nebula Award for Best Novel in 1972.

Nominated for Hugo Award for Best Novel in 1973.

Во время сопровождения межзвездного каравана «Шелковый путь» конвойный корабль ЛС-1187 вступает в неравную схватку с противником. В бою корабль получает серьезные повреждения, и принявший на себя командование помощник капитана решает вернуться на базу для ремонта.

Путь предстоит долгий и опасный…