"Dirge" takes place after "First Contact", when the insect-like aliens, the thranx, and the citizens of Earth settle into an uneasy partnership. Both species have much to learn from one another, but the humans are slow to set aside their ingrained revulsion to the giant "bugs". The situation becomes more complicated when a new humanoid alien species makes contact with Earth.
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"Dirge" takes place after "First Contact", when the insect-like aliens, the thranx, and the citizens of Earth settle into an uneasy partnership. Both species have much to learn from one another, but the humans are slow to set aside their ingrained revulsion to the giant "bugs". The situation becomes more complicated when a new humanoid alien species makes contact with Earth.
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Ex-library usual stamps and markings Good condition but not perfect, Cover has minor nicks and tears, spine shows some creases from use. Ask Questions and request photos if your buying for the cover and not the content. Items are uploaded with their own individual photo, but when Multiple Items are for sale only one representative photo may be shown. Actual Photos are availible upon request.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
As someone who has read and enjoyed the Pip and Flinx books, it was interesting to see how the Commonwealth got together. I always had some interest in how Foster was going to justify some of his "universe", and the pre-Commonwealth books came up with pretty consistent answers. I never did see how insectoid beings could easily become Man's best friend, and this book delved into this.