Destination Oort

This hard sci-fi story begins in the Asteroid Belt where a thinly scattered pioneering civilization has developed. Follow the adventures of George, a wandering trader and cargo hauler, and his ship the Junkyard, which is run by the ship's artificial intelligence Alice. During the course of his travels, George finds love, an unknown civilization, and finally travels beyond the Belt where he makes an amazing discovery. This novel will both amuse and fascinate you.