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Beowulf's children

by Larry Niven, Jerry Pournelle, Steven Barnes

Decades after human colonists survived brutal wars with native monsters on the island of Camelot, a rebellious new generation sets out to explore the mainland of Avalon, where they must face deadlier creatures and confront the dark secrets of their new home.

Accession 33922 ISBN 0312855222 Publisher Tor Books
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