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A backwater system in the Deklan Oligarchy, the Four Suns hides a sinister plot to destabilize the Serrll Combine government. An Envoy is sent to uncover the scheme before the Serrll explodes into factional turmoil. Having ‘volunteered' as a military aide to the Envoy, First Scout Terrllss-rr uncovers the link between slavery and plans to cede the Four Suns. That knowledge marks him for death. Fleeing, his survival blister crashes on Anar'on, the fabled world of the Wanderer nomads. Terr is found in the deep desert, lost, without memory, without a past. To restore himself, Terr undergoes training in the Discipline. Facing the god of Death, he receives more than he bargained for.
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Plot & Themes

Coming of age    -   Yes Explore/1st contact/ enviro story    -   Yes Explore:    -   stranded on alien planet, fighting aliens to survive Political power play    -   Yes Political plotlets    -   preventing/managing clash/war between govts/kingdoms Repressive society story    -   Yes Tech./$$$/Info hunt    -   Yes Stealing/recovering/destroying    -   state secrets War or Invasion    -   Yes Major kinds of combat:    -   spaceship battles Is this an adult or child's book?    -   Adult or Young Adult Book

Main Character

Identity:    -   Male Profession/status:    -   navy soldier Age:    -   20's-30's

Setting

Terrain    -   Desert Planet outside solar system?    -   Yes Takes place in spaceship?    -   Yes Not Earth, in Solar System?    -   Yes

Writing Style

scientific jargon? (SF only)    -   none/very little science jargon needed Sex in book?    -   Yes

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