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A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe

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A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe by Alex White is a thrilling blend of science fiction and fantasy that follows the story of two unlikely allies. Boots Elsworth, a washed-up relic hunter, and Nilah Brio, a race car driver with magic, embark on a high-stakes quest across the galaxy to uncover a legendary warship that could save the universe. Packed with adventure, fascinating technology, and magic, this novel offers a gripping journey that explores friendship, trust, and survival.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by expansive space adventures filled with magic, mystery, and high-octane action. The blend of science fiction and fantasy creates a thrilling and unpredictable world where a diverse ensemble of characters race against time. This book may appeal to fans of intricate heists, unraveling conspiracies, and camaraderie amidst cosmic chaos.

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A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe

The first book in a bold, new, planet-hopping, treasure-hunting science fiction series that blends the lightning-pace of The Fast and the Furious with the fun characters of Firefly.

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Furious and fun, the first book in this bold, new science fiction adventure series follows a crew of outcasts as they try to find a legendary ship that just might be the key to saving themselves—and the universe.

Boots Elsworth was a famous treasure hunter in another life, but now she's washed up. She makes her meagre living faking salvage legends and selling them to the highest bidder, but this time she got something real—the story of the Harrow, a famous warship, capable of untold destruction.

Nilah Brio is the top driver in the Pan Galactic Racing Federation and the darling of the racing world—until she witnesses Mother murder a fellow racer. Framed for the murder and on the hunt to clear her name, Nilah has only one lead: the killer also hunts Boots.

On the wrong side of the law, the two women board a smuggler's ship that will take them on a quest for fame, for riches, and for justice.

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Alex White's A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe intertwines technology and magic in a breathless and engaging adventure. The book features dynamic lead characters Nilah and Boots, set against a backdrop of vibrant worlds and an array of intriguing secondary characters. The novel is celebrated for its exhilarating pace, combining elements of space opera and fantasy, and promises a thrilling experience that leaves readers eagerly anticipating the next instalment.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316412063

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 July 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 144.0mm

Height: 212.0mm

Weight: 425g

Pages: 480

About the Author

Alex White was born and raised in the American south. They take photos, write music, and spend hours on YouTube watching other people blacksmith. They value challenging and subversive writing, but they'll settle for a good time.

Alex lives in the shadow of Huntsville, Alabama's rockets with their spouse, son, two dogs and a cat named Grim. Favored pastimes include Legos and racecars. They take their whiskey neat and their espresso black.

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