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A Caltech intern in 2066 notices an anomaly: a mysterious object approaching Saturn that is decelerating—something only a spacecraft could do. The discovery triggers high-level government meetings, a realization that the vessel’s builder is a century ahead in technology, and a fierce international struggle to secure or eliminate the ship before any nation can harness its capabilities. The story follows the escalating competition—particularly involving China—and the extraordinary adventure that ensues as nations race to gain a strategic advantage.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Adventure Fiction/Action Adventure
Authors: John Sandford
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