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The interstellar program has lost public enthusiasm, prompting the Academy to dispatch the starship *Salvator* on a deep‑space journey with Academy pilot Valentina Kouros to uncover the truth about the enigmatic moonriders—strange lights reported in nearby systems. What begins as a public‑relations effort quickly turns dangerous when the crew realizes the moonriders are not merely atmospheric displays but a peril that defies comprehension. The novel explores the team's struggle to understand and survive this unknown threat while unraveling the secrets behind the lights.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Jack McDevitt
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