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Darrow, known as the Reaper, is a Martian hero whose legendary deeds have saved worlds in the past. After a crushing defeat on the battlegrounds of Mercury, he longs to return to his wife Virginia and the Republic of Mars to face the voracious ambitions of the conqueror Lysander.
In his quest for home, Darrow gathers his loyal comrades—Cassius, Sevro—and faces new rivals, forging alliances and clashing on distant battlefields. This interplanetary saga is an action‑laden space opera that explores the endurance of hope in the face of far‑reaching conflict.
As “Eo’s dream” persists, the narrative promises a dawning age of light and victory, underscoring the timeless struggle between freedom and dominion across the cosmos.
First publish date: 2023
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Pierce Brown
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