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Escaping the planet Molx, Commander Carpenter discovers that the colony ship Marco P and its computer have been commandeered by an external power. He cancels plans to continue on to their intended destination until they regain control of their ship. Backup Navigator Maelstrom, who had destroyed her computer interface to…


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On the surface, Don Braden's novel Beyond Mystique is good, classic space opera. However, lurking in the pages is an exploration of what makes humans special and what capacities we possess that will allow us to reach the stars. On top of that, it's a seriously engaging read that I simply couldn't put down.

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