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Name: Carnelians
Rating: 3 (1 reviews)
Author: Catherine Asaro

The long‑standing conflict between the Eubian Empire and the Skolian Imperialate ends with a fragile peace treaty forged after political intrigue, coups, and assassination attempts. The leaders must navigate dangerous loyalties and conspiracies on both sides, while the Skolian Imperator’s brother—a famed galactic rock star—releases the incendiary track “Carnelians Finale” in response to Eubian atrocities. As the summit progresses, old power holders resist relinquishing their war‑bought privilege, poised to destroy the newfound peace and the rest of galactic civilization.

First publish date: 2011

Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera

Authors: Catherine Asaro

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