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Set in New York City, the novel follows a police officer who finds herself embroiled in a complex custody dispute and a series of human‑alien encounters. With a personal vendetta driving her, she must confront both earthly and extraterrestrial threats while protecting the children involved. The story blends fast‑paced action, unexpected twists, and the reluctant heroics of a female protagonist.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Science Fiction/Hard Science Fiction
Authors: Timothy Zahn
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