Thousandstar by Piers Anthony

Thousandstar by Piers Anthony

From legendary author Piers Anthony comes Thousandstar, the first installment in the classic Cluster series, a journey into the very meaning of identity. HeEM, a wounded human soldier, faces certain death on a distant world. His only chance for survival is an offer from Jessica, a member of a sapient, horse-like alien race with an extraordinary ability: she can absorb another's consciousness into her own, creating a single, unified being. To save his life, HeEM must agree to an unprecedented symbiosis, merging his mind, memories, and personality with hers. Now a single entity in two bodies, they must navigate the complex challenges of their shared existence. Their journey becomes a thrilling and profound exploration of what it means to be an individual, what it means to be a pair, and how two vastly different beings can find a new way to live, together, among the stars.

Why You’ll Love This Book

To survive a mortal wound, a human soldier must merge his mind with an intelligent, horse-like alien, becoming something more than he ever was. Their shared consciousness becomes a journey of discovery, exploring the very meaning of self and identity. This is classic Piers Anthony: a wildly imaginative science fiction adventure that is both thrilling and deeply thought-provoking.