A sci-fi tale of humans discovering a mysterious alien machine on a barren planet, blending exploration and political intrigue.
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A sci-fi tale of humans discovering a mysterious alien machine on a barren planet, blending exploration and political intrigue.
A “brisk and entertaining” novel of a barren, mysterious planet that may save humanity—or destroy it—by the author of Star Wars: Heir to the Empire (Publishers Weekly). Chasing a new frontier, humankind sends a manned starship into the universe and away from the overpopulated Earth in hopes of finding a new planet to colonize. But every Earthlike world they discover is already inhabited. As it turns out, the universe is a very crowded place. An alien council offers to lease the one remaining uni...
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No sexual content depicted.
Moderate violence with some deaths during an attempted coup; not graphic.
Minor profanity; a few swear words used sparingly.
No substance use depicted.
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No religious themes present.
No occult or witchcraft themes present.
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Central themes of political power, racial tensions, and Third World activism.
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