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Near the end of his life, Bean, together with his wife Petra, hunts for their abducted children, enlisting the help of former classmates from Battle School. Their quest runs parallel to Peter Wiggin’s ambitious plan to reunify Earth under his leadership.
The story is set in an expansive future where humanity has forged scientific and colonial ties beyond Earth, exploring life on other planets and the societal implications of a hard‑science world.
Key elements include Space colonies, the Battle School legacy, and the political ambitions of the Wiggin family, weaving together personal urgency with grand geopolitical schemes.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Science Fiction/Hard Science Fiction
Authors: Orson Scott Card
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