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On the opulent planet Florinia, the Squires of Sark dominate the native Florinians in a system that depends on a critical metal called kyrt. The oppression is sustained by the Trantorian Empire, which prioritizes unity over liberation. The story follows Rik, a worker who has been abducted and brainwashed, as his forgotten past resurfaces, revealing a warning that the currents of space will bring destruction. Facing a choice that could end the Sark’s rule, Rik must decide whether to convey the looming danger before the galaxy’s fate is sealed.
First publish date: 1952
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Isaac Asimov
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