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The Sword of Aldones
Published 1962 by Ace Books · 158 pages
Hugo · 1963
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3 award entries · 3 books · 0 wins · 1963–1978
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Synopsis
On the planet Darkover, Lew Alton returns from self-imposed exile to confront the dangerous legacy of the Sharra Matrix, a powerful psychic weapon that nearly destroyed him and killed those he loved. He must navigate the complex politics of Darkover's telepathic aristocracy and face his nemesis to prevent the Sharra force from being unleashed again.
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Details
- Series
- Darkover · Book 5
- Author nationality
- United States
- ISBN
- 9789997506863