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Agent to the stars / John Scalzi
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Agent to the stars / John Scalzi

by John Scalzi

A Hollywood agent is hired to represent a physically repulsive alien race that has arrived on Earth. He must utilise his professional expertise to manage their public image and negotiate the first interstellar diplomatic agreement with humanity.

Accession 32909 ISBN 9781596060203 Publisher Subterranean Press
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