Orion Arm
Orion Arm by Julian May, published by HarperCollins in 2000, is the second installment in a significant science fiction series. Set two hundred years in the future, the narrative unfolds in a galaxy dominated by powerful corporations that relentlessly pursue wealth and influence. As these corporations’ ambitions escalate, they inadvertently invite a malevolent alien race that threatens the stability of the Human Commonwealth.
In this edition, readers will follow Helly and his companions as they navigate a treacherous landscape filled with corporate intrigue and alien menace. The story centers on their mission to capture a key witness to the Galapharma conspiracy, who is hiding on a hostile planet. The relentless Alistair Drummond, driven by his insatiable thirst for power, poses a significant threat to Helly and his allies. Additionally, the Haluk, an alien race, are executing their own sinister plans, utilizing human science to infiltrate society. Helly’s struggle to warn the Human Commonwealth about the impending danger while protecting his family adds layers of tension to this complex tale. This edition comprises 392 pages and is presented in English.
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Second in the major new science fiction series from bestselling author Julian May. Two hundred years into the future, the great corporations of Earth dominate all life in our Galaxy. But their endless pursuit of wealth and power is about to open the door to a malevolent alien race, intent on engulfing the commonwealth of Human Worlds. Helly and his companions attempt to capture a crucial witness to the Galapharma conspiracy, who has taken refuge on a hostile planet. Its insanely ambitious boss, Alistair Drummond, will stop at nothing in his quest for power, and Helly is marked for death as the two corporations continue to do battle. Meanwhile, the Haluk follow their own appalling agenda, using human science to mutate their bodies, allowing them to infiltrate human society. Helly must find a way to alert the Human Commonwealth to the Haluk peril, while also saving his family from Drummond’s increasingly desperate efforts to annhilate the Rampart worlds.
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