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Heart of the comet

by Gregory Benford, David Brin

A group of political exiles travels to the heart of a comet to escape a devastated world and establish a new future. As the mission faces internal conflict, the crew must integrate advanced biology and artificial intelligence to ensure their survival.

Accession 15158 ISBN 0553258397 Publisher Bantam Press
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