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The aliens of Earth / Nancy Kress ; illustrations by Jane Walker

by Nancy Kress

This collection of speculative stories examines the costs of survival and identity, featuring characters who trade physical parts to prevent accidents, purge memories to stop the ageing process, and navigate the psychological boundaries of quarantine.

Accession 34450 ISBN 0870541668 Publisher —
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