Contact (novel by Carl Sagan)

"Contact" by Carl Sagan is a science fiction novel that explores the discovery of an extraterrestrial message, suggesting intelligent life beyond Earth. Scientists decode a complex signal from an advanced civilization, leading to groundbreaking technological and philosophical questions about our place in the universe. The story follows Dr. Eleanor "Ellie" Arroway as she grapples with scientific, religious, and political implications of the revelation, ultimately highlighting humanity's curiosity, the pursuit of knowledge, and the possibility of meaningful contact with other intelligent beings. The novel blends scientific realism with profound contemplations about faith, existence, and the unknown.