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Set in a vast, speculative universe, this novel blends science‑fiction and space opera elements, delving into the notions of space, time, and the recurring motif of doppelgängers. Through its narrative it examines identity and the human (or alien) condition within the wider cosmos.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Paul Melko
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