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Name: This Immortal
Rating: 3.375 (8 reviews)
Author: Roger Zelazny

Following an atomic explosion, the majority of Earth's survivors move to the Vega Confederation's planets, where lifespans of some humans are extended. On a remarkably preserved Greek island, Conrad Nomikos, the Earth’s conservator, has an unknown age and a crucial role in guiding Cort Myshtigo—an explorer from a vegan background—into the new planetary environment.

First publish date: 1967

Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera

Authors: Roger Zelazny

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