The Dig

Alan Dean Foster

Published: Jan 1, 1995

Description:

When an asteroid out of nowhere threatens to hit Earth, a space shuttle is sent to nudge it into a safe orbit. Venturing to the surface, three crew members become trapped as the asteroid suddenly leaves orbit, transporting them to a strange planet light years away. To find their way home, the intrepid explorers must embark on a dangerous archaeological adventure in this tale of galactic intrigue and suspense.

Annotation

When a mysterious asteroid threatens to collide with Earth, a space shuttle is sent to "nudge" it into a safe orbit. Venturing to the asteroid's surface, three crew members become trapped as the asteroid leaves orbit, transporting them to a strange planet years away. To find their way home, the crew must embark on a riddle-filled expedition whose answers will save them or kill them. 2 cassettes.