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When a strange artifact is recovered seven miles beneath the ocean, it confounds marine scientists but speaks directly to two immortal creatures who have roamed the Earth for centuries. Their unexpected encounter forces the present-day world to confront deep mysteries of antiquities, war, and the hidden lives of sea monsters. The story explores themes of identity, history and science, while blending human and alien perspectives in a world where military intrigue and queer experiences intersect.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Science Fiction/Hard Science Fiction
Authors: Joe Haldeman
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