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The Elysium Commission

by L E Jr Modesitt

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L.E. Modesitt returns to SF with a whole new future world on the brink of destruction.
 
A brilliant scientist on the planet Devanta has created a small universe contiguous to ours --and a utopian city on one of the planets. The question becomes, though, an utopia for whom? And why is a shady entertainment mogul subsidizing the scientist? More critical than that, does this new universe require the destruction of a portion --or all — of our universe in order to grow and stabilize?

Blaine Donne is a retired military special operative now devoted to problem-solving for hire. He investigates a series of seemingly unrelated mysteries that arise with the arrival of a woman with unlimited resources who has neither a present nor a past.

 
The more he investigates, the more questions arise, including the role of the two heiresses who are more — and less — than they seem, and the more Donne is pushed inexorably toward an explosive solution and a regional interstellar war.

Synopsis:

A brilliant scientist on the planet Devanta has created a small universe contiguous to the Milky Way, along with a utopian city on one of the planets. The question becomes, though, a utopia for whom? And why is a shady entertainment mogul subsidizing the scientist?

About the Author

L.E. MODESITT, JR. lives in Cedar City, Utah.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780765356543
Author:
Modesitt, L E Jr
Publisher:
Tor Books
Author:
Modesitt, L. E., Jr.
Author:
L. E. Modesitt
Subject:
Science Fiction - Space Opera
Subject:
Science / General
Subject:
Imaginary wars and battles
Subject:
Science fiction
Subject:
Science Fiction and Fantasy-Space Opera
Copyright:
Publication Date:
20080331
Binding:
MASS MARKET
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
368
Dimensions:
6.76x4.20x.98 in. .38 lbs.

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