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Lt. Daniel Leary and Adele Mundy team up with the familiar crew of the Sissie, a ship on a mission to explore the uncharted north and hunt for relics. Full of mystery, action, and paranormal elements, this book is a thrilling read.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Science Fiction/Military Science Fiction
Authors: David Drake
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