Starscape

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Synopsis

For nearly five centuries, humans have peacefully coexisted with the Neanderthals they had banished to the planet Teconea. But now, the Neanderthals want their home world back. They have amassed a vast armada, well concealed in the ion storms of the Orion system until Danny Stryker, a Federation trader, stumbles upon their secret. Mankind's best hope of survival against the powerful Teconean Empire lies in the hands of a small group of scientists who are feverishly working on a new defensive superweapon.  The device is nearly complete, but the final design of its energy source, a small obelisk-shaped particle accelerator, eludes them. As the invasion draws near, Stryker discovers that the iridescent obelisk has been lost in time. The only chance of completing the weapon before the attack is launched is to send someone back to nineteenth century California in search of the obelisk. An aficionado of the Old West, Stryker anxiously volunteers to make the trip. Fitting into the nineteenth century has its challenges for a starship captain, and to make matters worse, Teconean spies have infiltrated deep into the ranks of the Space Corps. The race through time and space is on.

This was a fun cross over book between the old west and sci-fi. The author, Bradley Aiken, has created a fast paced story that twists and turns it's way through time and space. He employs both humor and feeling in the story. I recommend it and am looking forward to his next novel.                               -- Amazon.com People who work regularly with children's literature say [this title] spark[s] some of the best responses from kids.                            --Marjorie Coeyman,                               The Christian Science Monitor

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