num_pages: 224
description: The balance of galactic power in the 31st century revolves around Illyrion, the most precious energy source in the universe. The varied and exotic crew who sign up with Captain Lorq van Ray know their mission is dangerous, and they soon learn that they are involved in a deadly race with the charismatic but vicious leader of an opposing space federation. But they have no idea of Lorq's secret obsession: to gather Illyrion at source by flying through the very heart of an imploding star.
language: English
title: Nova
titlecomplete: Nova
genres: Fiction, Science Fiction, American, Speculative Fiction, Space Opera, Science Fiction Fantasy, Classics, Novels, Fantasy, 20th Century
ratings_count: 7968
awards: awardedAt: -31507200000
name: Hugo Award
category: Best Novel
publisher: Gollancz