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by Diana Fedorak (Author)
From award-winning author Diana Fedorak, an epic tale with superb world-building that stands with the best of science fiction and fantasy for an unforgettable read!
A genetically engineered new world colony.
A baby born like no other.
A mother who will stop at nothing to save him.
From the moment of his birth, Alina knew her son was special. Born with a remarkable DNA anomaly, Mandin must be protected at all costs. In the biotech-controlled city of Alpheios, Mandin's uniqueness marks him as a target for corporate explotiation. Luckily, Alina has been trained by the Expeditionary Academy and knows how to survive the harsh environment and terrain around them.
Trusting her skills to guide them, Alina escapes with her infant in a desperate attempt to keep him safe. Out of options, she has no choice but to rely on a gruff pilot to help navigate her new surroundings.
As a rebel uprising brews, Alina must discover who she can trust ... if anyone. Can she find safety for her son? Or will he be claimed by the colony's most powerful institution?
Winner of the Firebird Award for Speculative Fiction, Dystopian, and Science Fiction, this harrowing adventure is perfect for fans of Nancy Kress and Veronica Roth.
