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Dreamfall

by Joan D. Vinge

A xenologist of alien descent investigates telepathic cloud-whales on the planet Refuge, where Tau Biotech exploits the creatures' thoughts. He soon uncovers a conspiracy that threatens both the whales and the indigenous psionic Hydran population.

Accession 33925 ISBN 0446516279 Publisher Warner Books
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