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Every five thousand years, the people of the planet Thanet believe the world ends in fire and a new cycle of creation begins. Now the Last Days are upon them, and a fiery star draws near. This is the Death-Bringer, the Eater of the World, heralding the end of all things. But to Captain Picard and the crew of the Starship Enterprise™, the Death-Bringer appears to be nothing but a rogue comet, easily destroyed. Picard faces a difficult dilemma: how can he save the Thanetians' rich and intricate civilization without destroying the very beliefs upon which their culture is based? The crew discovers an unexpected discovery that changes everything they thought they knew, leading them to confront the real threat and unravel the mystery behind the prophecy.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: S. P. Somtow
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