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The generation ship Jacob’s Ladder finally reaches the planet Grail, renamed Fortune by its native human inhabitants. Already settled, the people of Fortune distrust the newcomers, especially a crew that has genetically engineered itself beyond traditional human limits. A shocking murder aboard the ship brings Captain Perceval and the angel Nova to alert the presence of hidden enemies among the crew. As the Jacob’s Ladder lands, Premier Danilaw fears that diplomatic niceties will mask a deadly conflict, possibly erupting into civil war. Internal factions among Fortune’s leadership seek control, while the crew must navigate betrayal, sacrifice, and the possibility of a peaceful coexistence amid looming threats.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Elizabeth Bear
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