A Star-Wheeled Sky by Brad R. Torgersen 2020 Paperback 9781982124533
Very Good condition. 480 Pages. thru Baen 4x6.75x1.25 inches. ISBN 1982124539 Synopsis a space opera that blends retro science fiction adventure with political intrigue and high-stakes exploration.Here’s the setup: humanity has long relied on the Waywork, an ancient alien network of star gates that allows instant travel between systems. But with only a limited number of Waypoints and a growing population, tensions between rival human factions—one a democratic oligarchy, the other a totalitarian regime—are boiling over.When a new Waypoint suddenly appears, it could change everything. Three very different characters—a shipping magnate’s reluctant heir, a noblewoman with a daring streak, and a disgraced military officer—race to reach it first. But they’re not alone. A ruthless autocrat from the most brutal regime in the Waywork is determined to seize whatever lies beyond.It’s a fast-paced, novel that won the 2019 Dragon Award for premier Science Fiction Novel. 22-06-23-25-01