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Synopsis
Lassti, a newly discovered planet, is the center of political intrigue. Recently, Oloitokitok, the planet survey team's physicist was found dead. Was he killed? If so, by who? One of his fellow surveyors? Or by one of the Sprookjes, the birdlike natives of Lassti? Are the Sprookjes intelligent? If so, then parties that want the planet for development will lose it. Why is the survey team having so much trouble finding out? Into this situation arrives Tocohl, a Hellspark trader who just wanted to have a vacation on Sheveschke at the St. Veschke festival. After being attacked, rescuing a young woman, and going before a judge, Tocohl has learned all she ever wanted to know about being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Now she is on her way to find Lasti to find answers to the mysteries there.
Is Hellspark appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A mystery-driven first contact story with a murder investigation on a newly discovered planet. Contains mild violence (a death under investigation) but no graphic content, sexual content, or strong language.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include murder and violence.
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Who'll love this
Readers who enjoy detective stories with alien cultures and political mysteries will find this engaging.