Description
Dorothy Yoshida is a telepath, and a really rather good one at that.
She's also a scientist, and when a small planet begins to manifest some unusual signs she is sent to investigate. The planet is more than it seems, and on further investigation the scientists begin to suspect it has been artificially altered.
But despite their suspicions the only life they can detect is on the surface, none of which has advanced far above the level of animals. And despite the hopes of mankind to find something which will help them in a burgeoning war against other species, there seems to be nothing there to aid them.
With Dorothy's arrival, however, they are in for some surprising discoveries.
A superb SF novel from one of the genre's most accomplished writers.
About the Author
Paul McAuley's first novel won the PHILIP K. DICK AWARD and he has gone on to win almost all of the major awards in the field. For many years a research biologist, he now writes full-time. He lives in London. You can find his blog at: http://www.unlikelyworlds.blogspot.com.
Awards
Winner of Philip K. Dick Award 1989 (UK).
Book Information
ISBN 9780575090033
Author Paul McAuley
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Gollancz
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Weight(grams) 230g
Dimensions(mm) 134mm * 200mm * 19mm
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