Books like Grass by Sheri S. Tepper


Humanity had escaped to the mysterious planet Grass, a cosmic anomaly where others had already established a culture. As a lethal plague ravages the stars, Grass remains mysteriously immune. The planet’s secret—its immunity—hints at a reality so profound it could threaten the very existence of life.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Sheri S. Tepper
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