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The cruel stars / John Birmingham

by John Birmingham

Centuries after their defeat, the Sturm return to launch a devastating attack on human space. A small group of survivors must unite to lead a resistance against an enemy intent on annihilation.

Accession 33494 ISBN 9781789545913 Publisher —
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