Books like Sliding Scales by Alan Dean Foster
Flinx, the renowned adventurer of the Humanx Commonwealth, heads to the quiet world of Jast for a relaxing break. His plans are shattered when Takuuna, a cunning AAnn with a hidden agenda, strikes and leaves him for dead.
Flinx awakens on Jast, utterly bewildered and devoid of any memory of his identity or past exploits. Determined to reclaim who he is, he must navigate a treacherous environment while learning that Takuuna is still after him, intent on finishing the job before Flinx can uncover the truth. With every step, the stakes rise as memory and survival collide, forcing Flinx to confront both internal doubt and external danger.
Against a backdrop of interstellar intrigue and the rich science‑fiction world of the Humanx Commonwealth, this adventure tests Flinx’s resilience, resourcefulness and the bonds he’s forged over countless journeys.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Alan Dean Foster
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