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A group of human colonists, led by Jake Holman, settle on a remote planet and begin to build a new life. As they settle into their new home, they discover pockets of primitive humanoid aliens living in thatched huts. Although these beings appear basic, evidence suggests they are not native to the planet. The revelation forces the colonists to confront the reality of an interstellar war. In the end, a handful of colonists must choose sides, with the outcome affecting both their new world and humanity as a whole.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Nancy Kress
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