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Epic space saga of war, politics, and intrigue.
If you're craving a vast universe rich with detailed world-building, "Metal Swarm" won't disappoint. It intertwines grand-scale politics and warfare with intimate tales of resistance, betrayal, and alliances. The complexity of human and alien dynamics, paired with back-stabbing robots and the resurgence of an ancient species, makes for an immersive read that echoes the depth of classics like "Dune" or "Foundation".
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9781416502913
Authors:
Kevin J. Anderson
Publisher: Pocket Books
Date of Publication: 2008-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.93
(rated by 4382 readers)
Description
The alien hydrogues have been defeated, driven back into the cores of their planets by an alliance of the Earth Defence Forces, the ancient Ildiran Empire, the Roamer clans and water elemental beings as well as gigantic living 'treeships'. But as the various factions try to pick up the pieces and recover, the wounds may be fatal.
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Epic space saga of war, politics, and intrigue.
If you're craving a vast universe rich with detailed world-building, "Metal Swarm" won't disappoint. It intertwines grand-scale politics and warfare with intimate tales of resistance, betrayal, and alliances. The complexity of human and alien dynamics, paired with back-stabbing robots and the resurgence of an ancient species, makes for an immersive read that echoes the depth of classics like "Dune" or "Foundation".
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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