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Earth Awakens follows humanity a century after the First Formic War as humans begin to colonize the Solar System. With a sparse fleet of mining ships, asteroid belt stations, and a Luna corporate settlement, contact with aliens is never expected. When a fast-moving alien vessel interrupts communications and threatens Earth, crews on Earth and Luna must confront a high-tech invasion. Political pride and corporate drama delay the response, but a handful of individuals realize that Earth's survival depends on unity and action.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Orson Scott Card
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