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Ryland Grace wakes alone on a spaceship with little memory of how he got there. As he pieces together his mission, a problem far beyond Earth demands every bit of science and ingenuity he can bring to it.
Spinebound shelf note: A problem-solving adventure that rewards curiosity as much as suspense.
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A crowd-pleaser on the grandest scale.
The Boston Globe
An engaging space odyssey.
The New York Times Book Review (Editors' Choice)
Funny, well plotted, and full of surprises.
The Guardian
The ultimate page-turner.
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