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Name: The Stars, Like Dust
Rating: 3.363636363636 (22 reviews)
Author: Isaac Asimov

After a radiation bomb detonates in his dorm, Biron Farrell is forced to flee Earth. His quest turns personal when he learns his father, a prominent Rancher of Widemos, has been killed. Biron travels far into space in pursuit of the truth, navigating rebellion, political intrigue, and espionage in a high‑stakes battle against powerful despots. The story turns from a personal vendetta into a struggle for freedom spanning the galaxy.

First publish date: 1951

Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera

Authors: Isaac Asimov

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