Three Miles Down

Authors: Harry Turtledove
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Genres: Science fiction
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Rating: 4.2 based on 654 reviews
Release Date: July 26, 2022
Print length: 288 pages (Hardcover)

About the book

From the bestselling author Harry Turtledove comes a gripping novel of extraterrestrial encounter against the backdrop of the infamous Watergate scandal. Set in the tumultuous year of 1974, the story follows Jerry Stieglitz, a grad student at UCLA studying marine biology and selling science fiction stories on the side.

When Jerry is recruited by mysterious government agents for a top-secret mission known as "Project Azorian" in the Pacific Ocean, he is plunged into a world of deception and intrigue. As he uncovers the truth behind the project, he discovers that the mission involves raising a sunken Russian submarine harboring an alien spacecraft.

Amidst a ship full of CIA operatives and intellectuals, Jerry finds himself uniquely equipped to navigate the complexities of human-alien contact. Meanwhile, back on land, the political landscape of 1974 is in turmoil, with Richard Nixon's presidency in jeopardy.

Three Miles Down offers a fresh perspective on the complexities of First Contact, blending elements of science fiction with the historical backdrop of the 1970s. Join Jerry on a thrilling journey through conspiracy, political upheaval, and the unknown as he grapples with the unimaginable implications of alien contact in a world on the brink of change.