Translation State: Shortlisted for the Hugo Award for Best Novel 2024 by Ann Lec

Description: Translation State by Ann Leckie Masterfully merging space adventure and mystery, and a poignant exploration about relationships and belonging, Translation State is a triumphant new standalone story set in Leckies celebrated Imperial Radch universe. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description There are few who write science fiction like Ann Leckie can. There are few who ever could John ScalziThe mystery of a missing translator sets three lives on a collision course that will have a ripple effect across the stars in this powerful new novel by award-winning author Ann Leckie.Qven was created to be a Presger translator. The pride of their Clade, they always had a clear path before them: learn human ways, and eventually, make a match and serve as an intermediary between the dangerous alien Presger and the human worlds. The realization that they might want something else isnt "optimal behavior". Is the type of behavior that results in elimination.But Qven rebels. And in doing so, their path collides with those of two others. Enae, a reluctant diplomat whose dead grandmaman has left hir an impossible task as an inheritance: hunting down a fugitive who has been missing for over 200 years. And Reet, an adopted mechanic who is increasingly desperate to learn about his genetic roots - or anything that might explain why he operates so differently from those around him.As a Conclave of the various species approaches - and the long-standing treaty between the humans and the Presger is on the line - the decisions of all three will have ripple effects across the stars.Masterfully merging space adventure and mystery, and a poignant exploration about relationships and belonging, Translation State is a triumphant new standalone story set in Leckies celebrated Imperial Radch universe.Leckies humane, emotionally intelligent, and deeply perceptive writing makes this tautly plotted adventure feel fundamentally true while also offering longtime fans a much anticipated glimpse into the Radchs most mysterious species. Readers will be thrilledPublishers Weekly (starred review)Another of Leckies beautiful mergings of the political, philosophical, and personalKirkus (starred review) Author Biography The record-breaking winner of the Hugo, Nebula, Arthur C. Clarke and British Science Fiction Association Awards for her debut novel, Ann Leckie lives in St Louis, Missouri, with her husband, children and cats. You can find her website at or chat to her on Twitter at @Ann_Leckie. Details ISBN0356517918 Author Ann Leckie Year 2023 ISBN-10 0356517918 ISBN-13 9780356517919 Format Hardcover Imprint Orbit Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Publication Date 2023-06-08 UK Release Date 2023-06-08 Pages 432 DEWEY 813.6 Audience General AU Release Date 2023-10-30 NZ Release Date 2023-10-30 Subtitle Shortlisted for the Hugo Award for Best Novel 2024 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:142313897;

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