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Bailey is on his way home in a steam-powered rocket when he discovers a floating message pod in eccentric orbit around a large M-type asteroid in the Asteroid Belt surrounding Old Sol. He retrieves the pod, contacts its owners, and his unexpected find launches a thrilling adventure. Joined by the legendary adventurer Gitana, Bailey is whisked aboard a starship and set course for the center of the galaxy, where new challenges and mysteries await.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Pat Murphy
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