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Mercenary, Vol. 2 is the second installment in Piers Anthony’s space‑opera series. Set against the backdrop of outer‑space adventures, it explores themes of military life, career progression, and the influence of key characters within the interstellar narrative.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Piers Anthony
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