Published: Nov. 10, 2011
Words: 81,068 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781452480220

Short description

On a distant planet, archeologist Hannibal Carson finds the remains of a high-tech artifact in a primitive tomb. A ruthless cult believes it's the clue to a lost cache of alien weapons. With a thriving black market in alien artifacts, Carson is used to dealing with tomb raiders -- but the stakes this time are xenocide and interstellar war.

Extended description

On a distant planet, archeologist Hannibal Carson finds the remains of a high-tech artifact in a primitive tomb. A ruthless cult believes it's the clue to a lost cache of alien weapons. Homeworld Defense enlists Carson and starship pilot Jacqueline "Jackie" Roberts to decipher the clue and find the cache before the cult does. With a thriving black market in alien artifacts, Carson is used to dealing with tomb raiders -- but the stakes this time are xenocide and interstellar war.

A small portion of this novel was previously published as the short story "Stone Age" in the June, 2011 issue of Analog Science Fiction and Fact magazine, also available as an e-book short story.

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alien artifact, starship, tspace, archeological adventure

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Review by: Illya Busigin on Dec. 20, 2011 :
This was a very enjoyable reading experience! A delightful mix of Indiana Jones and space opera. Eagerly awaiting the next installment.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

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