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The edge of the Milky Way becomes a battlefield as a treacherous space race unfolds, driven by the promise of the Ancients’ legacy. Heem of Highfalls, an outlaw, and Jessica of Capella face not only rival teams but also hostile alien forces and destructive black holes, forcing them to race against time. Their simple mission is clear: win or die.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Piers Anthony
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