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Sacrifice of fools

by Ian McDonald

In 2001 Ireland, the murder of a member of the Shian community prompts an investigation into the collision of human and alien cultures. This thriller blends science fiction with elements of detective fiction.

Accession 32110 ISBN 0575060751 Publisher Victor Gollancz Ltd.
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