Contact by Carl Sagan

Contact by Carl Sagan
When scientists detect a mysterious radio signal from deep space, they discover it contains blueprints for a machine capable of interstellar travel. Dr. Ellie Arroway, an astronomer, becomes part of the mission to build and use the machine to meet the alien intelligence that sent the message. The novel explores themes of science, faith, and humanity’s place in the universe, blending scientific realism with profound philosophical questions.