Ring by Stephen Baxter (1996, Mass Market)

"Ring" by Stephen Baxter is a science fiction novel published by HarperCollins in 1996 as part of "The Xeelee Sequence Series." The book delves into genres of hard science fiction, space opera, and general science fiction, exploring themes related to technology, space, and artificial intelligence. With a mass market format and 512 pages, this English-language novel is a captivating read for fans of the genre.