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Charles Sheffield’s science‑fiction tale follows Jeff Kopal, the scion of a powerful military lineage whose future is in jeopardy after he fails his naval entrance exams. In a twist of fate, the navy delegates him to deep‑space duty, where he must tackle a rebellion of cyborgs. As Jeff navigates this treacherous mission, he realizes he may be a quasi pawn in a broader, deadly conspiracy that threatens more than just his career.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Science Fiction/Military Science Fiction
Authors: Charles Sheffield
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