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Synopsis
"Captain Arid Ricimer, an alien starship commander with integrity and a clever plan, attempts to defect to Earth with his officers and entire spaceship, a vessel that mounts a superweapon of almost unimaginable power. He's pursured by his former fleet, a force that has already devastated Earth and is poised to wipe out humanity from existence. Now Arid, along with his human allies, Captain Jim Coalbridge and alien analyst Lieutenant Commander Griff Leher must face down the forces of a tyrannical star empire"--
Is Guardian of Night appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Contains war violence and genocide themes as an alien commander defects to save humanity from his own empire. Military action and space combat throughout, but not graphically detailed.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include genocide, war, and violence.
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Who'll love this
Readers who love space battles, alien perspectives, and military sci-fi strategy will be drawn to this defection story with high stakes.