PLEASE NOTE: This book may have an alternate cover. The following description is provided as a guide only and may contain text that doesn't specifically relate to this item. From Library Journal...An artifact of unlimited power becomes the object of human greed and treachery as the sentient starship Boaz and its battle-scarred commander Solomon Carrasco lead a group of planetary dignitaries to a distant planet for a confrontation with destiny. Galactic intrigue combines with military sf in a tightly woven, intricate story with strong male and female characters. Set in the world of the author's ‘Spider’ trilogy, this is highly recommended.... 1990 Inc. ......Book Description...In a galaxy on the brink of civil war, the Brotherhood seeks to keep the peace through diplomacy, subterfuge, and control of both technological advances and the carefully gathered knowledge of countless worlds. But now Speaker Archon, formerly a privateer and currently head of the world of Star's Rest, has brought news of a discovery which may prove a great boon to humankind, or a catalyst for its destruction. ...Praise for The Artifact: ......’With The Artifact, Gear hits his stride, spinning a fast-paced yarn of galactic intrigue and battles in space...exhilerating high adventure.’ --Locus ......’Galactic intrigue combines with military science fiction in a tightly woven, intricate story with strong male and female characters...highly recommended.’ --Library Journal ......’Gear has produced his best science fiction work in this novel...excellent.’ --KliattW. Michael Gear
