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Althea is a computer scientist serving on the Ananke, an experimental military spacecraft operated by a ruthless Earth‑dominating organization. She develops a deep connection with the ship’s electronic systems, finding greater resonance there than in human relationships. When two fugitive terrorists infiltrate the Ananke, Althea faces a critical test: she must harness both her analytical skills and her personal resolve to protect her vessel and its mission.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Science Fiction/Military Science Fiction
Authors: C. A. Higgins
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