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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.
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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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