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The rings of Saturn

by Isaac Asimov

Lucky Starr and Bigman Jones race a Sirian war fleet to recover a hidden spy report in Saturn's rings. Following their capture and transport to a secret base on Titan, they must navigate an ultimatum that threatens the security of Earth.

Accession 11360 ISBN 0450019993 Publisher New English Library
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