Hole in the Sky: A Novel
Indigenous knowledge meets science fiction in this creative page-turning thriller by New York Times bestselling author Daniel H. Wilson.
In May and June 2026, the Science Friday Book Club will read “Hole in the Sky” by Daniel H. Wilson. “First contact imminent.” Thrilling from the start, “Hole in the Sky” takes readers on an adventure set in the heart of the Cherokee Nation. It’s up to an unlikely crew–a single dad, an astrophysicist, and a threat forecaster for the military–to decode a cryptic message and prepare for an unidentified object heading directly for Earth.
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If you’d like to purchase a physical copy, we encourage you to start local! Check out the SciFri Book Club partner bookstores and libraries—if you’re in the area, consider supporting your local bookseller or public library (plus, mention our Book Club for a percentage off your purchase at participating shops!).
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Want more ways to read? This book is available in a few formats via online retailers, your local library, or elsewhere:
Your local library may not currently have “Hole in the Sky” in its catalog, but many branches offer options for patrons like you to submit book suggestions to librarians. Look for ways to suggest new titles via the Libby on your library’s website, or a suggestion box at your local branch!
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