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| Author | Stephen Baxter |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Photonica |
| Language | English |
| Series | Manifold |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Voyager |
Publication date | 2001 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 441 |
| ISBN | 0-345-43079-4 |
| OCLC | 48390748 |
| 823/.914 21 | |
| LC Class | PR6052.A849 M34 2002 |
| Preceded by | Manifold: Space |
| Followed by | Phase Space |
Manifold: Origin (2001) is a science fiction novel by British author Stephen Baxter, the third instalment in the Manifold Trilogy. As with the other books, the protagonist Reid Malenfant is put through a scenario dealing with the Fermi paradox. Each novel is an alternative scenario rather than a chronological sequel, and does not occur in the same universe. Manifold: Origin explores primate evolution to create an explanation for our lack of contact with other intelligent species.