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Prime Deceptions

Captain Eva Innocente, Book 2
By Valerie Valdes
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Prime Deceptions by Valerie Valdes is a thrilling sci-fi adventure featuring Captain Eva Innocente and her ragtag crew. In a galaxy filled with danger, deceit, and unexpected allies, Eva must navigate high-stakes missions while unravelling a conspiracy that could have galaxy-wide consequences. It's a story of camaraderie and courage in a vividly imaginative universe.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy fast-paced sci-fi adventures featuring diverse crews on thrilling interstellar missions. You'll likely be captivated by the blend of humour, action, and complex character dynamics set against a richly imagined universe.

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Space adventure at its finest - Prime Deceptions is the outrageously fun sequel to Valerie Valdes' debut Chilling Effect, featuring the further adventures of Captain Eva Innocente and her misfit crew. For fans of Becky Chambers, Mass Effect and Firefly

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Space adventure at its finest - Prime Deceptions is the outrageously fun sequel to Valerie Valdes' debut Chilling Effect, featuring the further adventures of Captain Eva Innocente and her misfit crew. For fans of Becky Chambers, Mass Effect, and Firefly.

Captain Eva Innocente and the crew of La Sirena Negra find themselves once again on the edge - not just of populated space, but also of a covert war between The Fridge, the intergalactic crime ring, and The Forge, a secret alien research organisation.

When Eva's sister contacts her with a request to find a missing scientist, the trail ends at the last place Eva ever wanted to see, the site of her greatest failure. Joining a group of freedom fighters seeking to overthrow a dictator, Eva learns that The Forge is in the final phase of creating a new Gate - dangerous technology that was thought to be lost forever...

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Prime Deceptions by Valerie Valdes is praised for its vibrant narrative filled with peculiar aliens, intriguing artefacts, and endearing characters. Often compared to Mass Effect and The Expanse, it delivers an engaging and lively space opera that balances humour and depth. Readers find the protagonist, Eva Innocente, and her crew captivating, with storyline twists keeping them eagerly anticipating the sequel.

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ISBN: 9780356514437

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 321g

Pages: 464

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About the Author

Valerie Valdes lives in an elaborate meme palace with her husband and kids, where she writes, copyedits and moonlights as a muse. She enjoys crafting handmade bespoke artisanal curses and telling her friends how amazing they are. Chilling Effect is her debut novel. Join her in opining about books, video games and parenting on Twitter @valerievaldes.

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