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cryosleep-recovery

The process and side effects of emerging from cryosleep, including memory loss and cognitive impairments.

1 chapter across 1 book

The Wrong Stars (2017)Tim Pratt

Chapter 3

In Chapter 3, Doctor Elena Oh awakens from cryosleep aboard the White Raven with significant memory loss and discovers her ship, the Anjou, has been mysteriously altered. The crew discusses humanity's fraught history of first contact with the alien species known as the Liars, who initially deceived Earth with false promises of a galactic confederation, leading to complex and conflicting interstellar political factions vying for Earth's resources and allegiance.