Herbert, Frank

Whipping Star

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ISBN 13:: 9780765317759
author:: Herbert, Frank
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Tor Trade
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2009
Pages:: 256
Genre:: Fiction - Science Fiction
Condition:: New
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Frank Herbert's Whipping Star is a thought-provoking science fiction novel that explores the complexities of alien culture and the human condition. In a far future, humanity has formed the ConSentiency to govern among various species, but this has led to a need for a Bureau of Sabotage to slow down the government's actions. At its core, Whipping Star is a story about communication and understanding between humans and an alien entity that defies comprehension. The novel follows Jorj X. McKie, a skilled agent tasked with establishing meaningful contact with this entity, as he navigates a complex web of politics and intrigue. With the fate of the ConSentiency hanging in the balance, McKie must work against time to prevent catastrophic consequences. This gripping science fiction novel delves into themes of identity, power, and the nature of existence, raising essential questions about what it means to be human in a universe teeming with life.

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