Primary Inversion

Name: Primary Inversion
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781504079594
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By Catherine Asaro

Series: Saga of the Skolian Empire

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Summary

Soz Valdoria, a bioengineered fighter pilot in the Skolian Empire, seeks refuge on the sanctuary planet of Delos during a brutal war with the Trader empire. When she encounters a mysterious 'Aristo' from the Traders, memories of her traumatic past as a prisoner resurface. But this Aristo is no ordinary enemy—he is a genetic anomaly and heir to the Trader throne, designed to conquer the Skolian psibernet network. As Soz uncovers the truth, she faces an impossible choice when a powerful connection forms between them, threatening the fate of the universe.
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Primary Inversion will appeal to fans of smart romance set in speculative sci-fi worlds, readers who enjoy strong female leads, and lovers of intricate futuristic technology and space opera intrigue.

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The first book in the Skolian Empire saga by the Nebula Award-winning author. "Fast, smart, speculative... another stellar debut." -Los Angeles Daily News

Soz Valdoria, a bioengineered fighter pilot and first in line for the military command of her people, has found refuge with her squad on the sanctuary planet of Delos. It offers a respite from the war that rages between her Skolian people and their enemies, the Traders. Looking for rest and relaxation, they must still be on their guard for the Trader soldiers who also visit the sanctuary.

In a bar, they confront the worst of the worst: an Aristo from the Trader ruling caste, seemingly on the prowl for a "provider" he can use for his barbaric impulses. His presence takes Soz back to her days as a prisoner of war, when she became the plaything of a sadistic and soulless Aristo.

And yet something is off about this Aristo. Unable to ignore her instincts, Soz searches the city until she finds him in a secured mansion. Breaching its fortifications and eluding its guards, she discovers a devastating truth: this man is no true Aristo. He is a genetic anomaly like Soz, one of the few people who can handle the massive neurological demands of the psibernet, the technological marvel that gives the Skolians their only advantage over the Traders. This false Aristo, this sheep in a wolf's clothing, is heir to the Trader throne. The emperor created him for one reason—to take control of the Skolian network and conquer Soz's people.

But Soz has never felt such a connection as she does to this Trader heir. It may prove her—and the universe's—undoing...

"This is one of the best SF first novels in years." -Booklist

Series: Saga of the Skolian Empire

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Primary Inversion

By Catherine Asaro

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"Asaro's SF debut features strong male and female characters and a well-realised far-future world," praises Library Journal. Starlog calls it "a good read and a promising debut," while Kirkus Reviews highlights its "dazzling technology, stirring battles, and mental hijinks." Publishers Weekly notes Asaro's blend of detailed science and thoughtful characters, leaving readers eager for a sequel.

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ISBN: 9781504079594

Publisher: Open Road Media

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 November 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Open Road Media Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 331g

Pages: 244

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About the Author

Catherine Asaro is the author of thirty books, ranging from thrillers to science fiction and fantasy. Her novel The Quantum Rose and novella The Spacetime Pool both won the Nebula Award, and she has been nominated for multiple Hugo Awards. Asaro holds a doctorate in chemical physics from Harvard; her research specializes in applying the mathematical methods of physics to problems in quantum physics and chemistry.

Asaro has appeared as a speaker at many institutions, including the Library of Congress, Georgetown's Communication, Culture, and Technology program, the New Zealand National ConText Writer's program, the Global Competitiveness Forum in Saudi Arabia, and the US Naval Academy. She has been the guest of honor at science fiction conventions across the United States and abroad, including the National Science Fiction Conventions of both Denmark and New Zealand, and served as president for the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. She can be reached at www.catherineasaro.net and has a Patreon page at www.patreon.com/CatherineAsaro.

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