The Quiet Place
The Quiet Place by Peter David is a first edition published by Pocket in 1999, featuring 258 pages in English. This science fiction narrative unfolds in a universe shaped by the aftermath of the Thallonian Empire’s fall, centering on Si Cwan’s quest to find his younger sister, the last surviving member of the royal family. As he navigates this perilous journey, he encounters a mysterious young woman on the planet Montos, pursued by both the fanatical Redeemers and a brutal race known as the Dogs of War, all seeking the secrets of the legendary Quiet Place.
Readers will find a blend of adventure and intrigue as Si Cwan and his companions, including the alien captain Mackenzie Calhoun and the ambitious Commander Shelby, confront various threats while unraveling the mysteries surrounding the Quiet Place. The narrative explores themes of survival and loyalty against a backdrop of space opera elements, as the crew of the Excalibur faces the savage challenges posed by their adversaries. This edition invites readers into a richly constructed world filled with danger and discovery.
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Ever since the fall of the Thallonian Empire, Si Cwan has been searching for his younger sister, the only other survivor of the royal family. Now it seems his quest may be nearing its end. On the planet Montos a mysterious young woman, her past shrouded in secrecy, finds herself pursued both by the fanatical Redeemers and a vicious race of feral predators known only as the Dogs of War. All are after information regarding the true nature and location of the Quiet Place, a mystical realm celebrated in myth and legend. Is Riella indeed Si Cwan’s long-lost sister? Before he can learn the truth, he and his companions – Mackenzie Calhoun, the scarred, alien captain recommended by Jean-Luc Picard; Commander Shelby, ambitious first officer and Calhoun’s fomer lover; Dr Selar, the Vulcan physician formerly assigned to the Enterprise; Ops officer Robin Lefler, and the rest of the Excalibur’s crew – must brave the unchecked savagery of the Dogs of War – and enter the terrifying heart of the Quiet Place.
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