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Post-apocalyptic courier's crucial quest for hope.
If you've got a thing for post-apocalyptic tales with a pinch of patriotism and science, "Skylock" might just hit the spot for you. The backdrop of a collapsed U.S. weaving into Trennt's high-stakes mission adds a layer of intensity. It's this mix of survival, espionage, and a race against time that could keep you hooked 'til the last page.
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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This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!
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This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.
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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.
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ISBN: 9780743435703
Authors:
Paul Kozerski
Publisher: Baen
Date of Publication: 2002-11-01
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
Suspense,
Action,
Mystery,
Aliens,
Science Fiction Fantasy,
Space,
Science Fiction,
Thriller,
Adventure,
Dystopia
Goodreads rating: 2.78
(rated by 9 readers)
Description
After seismic disruptions and solar convulsions damage the Earth, Trennt is assigned with the task of bringing files and samples to the U.S. government of a plant catalyst that can stop the "neighbors" of the United States from taking over, but a dangerous enemy has other plans for Trennt. Original.
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Post-apocalyptic courier's crucial quest for hope.
If you've got a thing for post-apocalyptic tales with a pinch of patriotism and science, "Skylock" might just hit the spot for you. The backdrop of a collapsed U.S. weaving into Trennt's high-stakes mission adds a layer of intensity. It's this mix of survival, espionage, and a race against time that could keep you hooked 'til the last page.
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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