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In "Man o' War," William Shatner follows the career diplomat Benton Hawkes as he is assigned to Mars in retaliation for challenging powerful officials. The planet has become a frontier of grueling work conditions, broken promises, and widespread dissent, leading to an active rebellion. Hawkes must navigate political intrigue, the harsh realities of mining life, and the high stakes of interplanetary diplomacy while confronting the entrenched interests that threaten the fragile colony.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Science Fiction/Hard Science Fiction
Authors: William Shatner
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