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In Alex White’s first science‑fiction adventure, Boots Elsworth, once a famed treasure hunter now living a modest salvage life, stumbles upon undeniable evidence of the Harrow, a legendary warship capable of immense destruction. Her obsession draws her into a dangerous quest. Nilah Brio, a celebrated driver in the Pan Galactic Racing Federation, is framed for the murder of a fellow racer and must prove her innocence. With both women hunted by the same shadowy killer, they join forces aboard a smuggler’s ship and embark on a perilous journey across the galaxy. Their mission is to uncover the Harrow, claim its formidable power, and ultimately secure justice and redemption for themselves and the universe.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Adventure Fiction/Treasure Hunt
Authors: Alex White
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