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Damia and Afra Lyon’s children inherit paranormal powers of telepathy, enabling them to protect the peaceful inhabitants of their world. The tranquil society is suddenly threatened by the Hivers, an alien race determined to bring destruction.
With their gifts in full force, the Lyon children confront the Hivers’ relentless assault, striving to preserve harmony and fend off the alien menace that endangers all on their planet.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Anne McCaffrey
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