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Synopsis
Garry thinks he knows something that all of humankind would kill to have, the secret to the Faster-Than-Light drive. He believes that it is inside a Kurs’ggthan artifact. When a little man enters his father’s pawnshop and offers to sell the very artifact Garry has been searching for, he is bewildered by his good fortune. But he may not be as fortunate as he thinks. Now that he holds the key to the Faster-Than-Light drive, his father’s business has been destroyed, Garry’s on the run, his father is in critical condition and there are interstellar agents around every corner. Then Garry is posed with the question, is he helping to advance the human race or aiding in destroying it?
Is Yesterday's Pawn appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Contains moderate violence including a father critically injured, chase sequences with interstellar agents, and the threat of violence throughout. Protagonist faces moral questions about technology that could advance or destroy humanity.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death of parent and violence.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the high-stakes chase as Garry runs from dangerous agents while holding the key to faster-than-light travel.