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An alien craft crashes in a remote area of Earth, unleashing a group of violent extraterrestrials who have captured a representative from a rival alien race. As the situation escalates, the protagonist forms an unlikely bond with the captive, revealing that the captive’s species may hold the key to turning the tide in a looming war that threatens humanity. Through this encounter, the novel explores themes of trust, cooperation, and the possibility of forming an alliance against a common foe.
The story is concise yet fully developed, offering a focused narrative that examines the implications of human-alien interaction and the strategic value of unexpected allies. Harrison’s portrayal of the alien characters is restrained but purposeful, underscoring a realistic logic behind their motives and actions.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Harry Harrison
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