explorer / books · 1997
Starplex
Published 1996 by Ace Books · 304 pages
Hugo · 1997
FinalistNebula · 1997
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11 award entries · 9 books · 2 wins · 1996–2010
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Synopsis
When new species begin emerging from a network of artificial wormholes, the crew of the exploration vessel Starplex must unravel the mystery of who built the network and why. Director Keith Lansing faces first contact with multiple alien species while grappling with personal and political conflicts aboard the ship.
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