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In the aftermath of the Mule’s assault, the once-thriving Foundation lies in disarray. Rumors whisper of a clandestine Second Foundation, created to guard humanity’s knowledge through centuries of turmoil. Though Mule once failed to locate it, he now believes he knows its location. The fate of the Foundation hinges on the fourteen‑year‑old Arkady Darell, who bears a chilling secret. As First Foundation scientists prepare for a decisive clash with the Mule, survivors embark on a desperate hunt—to either destroy the Second Foundation, or be destroyed by it.
First publish date: 1953
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Isaac Asimov
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