Melissa Scott | Science Fiction

The Game Beyond by Melissa Scott

Name: The Game Beyond by Melissa Scott
Brand: Fehmerling Books
SKU: 0671559184
Price: 16.00 USD
Availability: InStock
ISBN: 9780671559182

The Game Beyond by Melissa Scott

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Book Specifications

Format: Paperback
Condition: Good
Publisher: Baen (1984)
Length: 350 pages
Genre: Science Fiction
ISBN: 9780671559182
LCCN: 98808260
OCLC: 11691644

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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.

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