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Name: The Hive
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)
Author: Orson Scott Card

After a coalition of Earth’s nations narrowly repels the first Formic scout ship, fears rise as intelligence confirms a massive mother‑ship on the edge of the system. The alien threat threatens to seize the planet. Now, the world’s warring governments and private corporations must overcome deep divisions to coordinate a unified defense. As the invasion gathers momentum, humanity faces its greatest test yet.

First publish date: 2019

Genre: Science Fiction/Military Science Fiction

Authors: Orson Scott Card

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