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Cyberpunk, Sci-Fi Thriller, and Virtual Reality

The Game Beyond by Melissa Scott

The Game Beyond by Melissa Scott

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A Space Opera Thriller of Imperial Succession, Political Games, and Telepathic Warfare

When the Silvertree Empress dies without a direct heir, her final testament names Keira Renault—a descendant of a disgraced, deposed royal family—as successor to the interstellar throne. Facing immediate challenge from powerful rival claimants, Keira is thrust into a high-stakes war of succession across the star systems.

To secure his legitimacy and hold the crumbling galactic empire together, Keira must navigate court espionage, command fleet battle simulations, and utilize his latent telepathic gifts. As rival factions turn to assassination and armed rebellion, Keira must outmaneuver military warlords before civil war destroys the empire.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Melissa Scott's Compton Crook Award-nominated debut novel delivers a complex space opera rich in royal politics, tactical war games, and psychic tradecraft. Essential reading for fans of Lois McMaster Bujold, C.J. Cherryh, and Frank Herbert's Dune.

Book Details

ISBN: 9780671559182

Binding: Paperback

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Publisher: Baen

Pages: 350

Author:

  • Melissa Scott

Language: English

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