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On the planet Coyote, humanity’s final and most promising refuge, colonists face a profound dilemma. The alien race the hjadd, first encountered by a European starship decades ago, have erected an embassy near the original colony, yet their motives remain inscrutable.
As preparation for further exploration of the alien world intensifies, ex‑convict Hawk Thompson discovers hidden knowledge about the hjadd that none have known before. His revelations threaten to alter the course of human history and the future of the space colonies.
Set against the backdrop of interplanetary voyages and the search for life on other planets, the story explores themes of exploration, the unknown, and the far‑reaching consequences of first contact.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Allen M. Steele
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