Balance of Power

Balance of Power

Language: English
Format: Paperback
ISBN 10: 0671520032
ISBN 13: 9780671520038
Publication date: January 1st, 1995
Publisher: Pocket Books
Pages: 296

Genres: Science Fiction

In a universe filled with intrigue and ambition, a renowned Federation scientist's untimely death sends shockwaves through the scientific community. His son, driven by an urgent need to honor his father's legacy, makes a pivotal decision: to auction off his father’s groundbreaking inventions. This sets off a fervent race, with powerful factions eager to acquire the technology that could tip the scales of power in their favor.

Each bidder is not merely interested in an invention but is also clinging to their ambitions, hoping these innovations might grant them the upper hand in their ongoing struggles. As the auction unfolds, the stakes become increasingly perilous, intertwining personal aspirations with the fate of entire worlds. Alliances are forged and broken in the blink of an eye, revealing the dark undercurrents of betrayal and greed that permeate the galaxy.

Amidst ongoing chaos, the son grapples with the weight of his father's legacy and the moral implications of his father's creations. He is torn between wanting to secure the best outcome for his father’s inventions and the realization that they could be used for great evil. The struggle for control and the balance of power becomes a dangerous tightrope walk, where every choice could have dire consequences.

As tensions escalate, unexpected allies and adversaries emerge, leading to a gripping showdown that could redefine the very fabric of interstellar relations. In this clash of intellect, ambition, and ambition, characters must confront their deepest values and the true cost of power.

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