This Alien Shore by Cs Friedman

This Alien Shore by Cs Friedman

This lauded work of science fiction and New York Times Notable Book of the Year explores a universe where genetic mutations have allowed certain individuals to traverse the stars.

It is the second stage of human colonization--the first age, humanity's initial attempt to people the stars, ended in disaster when it was discovered that Earth's original superluminal drive did permanent genetic damage to all who used it--mutating Earth's far-flung colonists in mind and body.

Now, one of Earth's first colonies has given humanity back the stars, but at a high price--a monopoly over all human commerce. And when a satellite in Earth's outer orbit is viciously attacked by corporate raiders, an unusual young woman flees to a ship bound for the Up-and-Out.

But her narrow escape does not mean safety. For speeding across the galaxy pursued by ruthless, but unknown adversaries, this young woman will discover a secret which is buried deep inside her psyche--a revelation the universe may not be ready to face.

Celia Friedman is a John W. Campbell Award-winning Dark Fantasy author. The author of the critically acclaimed Coldfire Trilogy, New York Times Notable Book of the Year This Alien Shore, In Conquest Born, The Madness Season, The Wilding, and The Magister Trilogy is a Campbell Award finalist. Friedman worked as a professional costume designer for twenty years until retiring in 1996 to focus on her writing. She currently resides in Virginia and may be reached at www.csfriedman.com.

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ISBN 13	9780886777999
ISBN 10	0886777992
Title	This Alien Shore
Author	Cs Friedman
Series	The Outworlds Series
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Penguin Putnam Inc
Year published	1999-07-01
Number of pages	576
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.