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In the summer of 2015, a portal opens in Sydney Cove, bringing a glowing pyramid that blocks Port Jackson. Archaeologist Doc competes with mobster Cyrrus "Globb", Professor Horace Jaanson, and alien assassin Kik for control of the structure. Suddenly a gang of con artists—Legs, Dog Boy, Shortie, Da Trowel, and their leader Doc—join the fray to execute a grand heist, all while the ancient beings of the universe awaken. The stakes rise as the crew must keep the cataclysmic power from unraveling the universe.
Set amidst iconic Sydney landmarks, this science‑fiction tale blends time travel, adventure, and extraterrestrial intrigue as characters clash over a relic that threatens to rewrite history.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Gary Russell
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