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In the not-so-distant future, Tom Kelly, a seasoned warrior, is assigned to a critical mission involving the retrieval of top-secret data. Armed with his unwavering determination, he takes the reader on an extraordinary journey through uncharted territories and unforeseen challenges, ensuring the success of his mission and delivering an engaging narrative that captivates and entertains throughout.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: Science Fiction/Military Science Fiction
Authors: David Drake
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