Books like Thorns by Robert Silverberg
‘Thorns’ is a science fiction exploration of power and manipulation, following a powerful media mogul who orchestrates a televised romance between a recovered astronaut and a troubled teenager. The narrative follows their journey from Antarctica to Saturn's moons, with the protagonist's true motives coming to light as the story unravels and the emotional stakes rise.
First publish date: 1967
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Robert Silverberg
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