Escape Velocity
By Christopher Stasheff
- Release Date: 1983-10-01
- Genre: Science Fiction
Description
THE FATE OF INTERPLANETARY DEMOCRACY RESTS ON TWO FUGITIVES Democracy is crumbling in the Interstellar Dominion Electorates. The reactionary LORDS party is secretly plotting to overthrow the government and seize power. Racing against the clock, unlikely allies Dar and Samantha find themselves thrust into a perilous mission. Their objective? To deliver a crucial message to Terra that could potentially avert the impending coup. Unfortunately, their already difficult task is made even more perilous when every police ship in space is alerted to their identities, branding them as dangerous telepaths to be shot on sight. As the wanted fugitives desperately navigate their way through a galaxy teetering on the edge of chaos, they meet a colorful cast of unlikely allies who join their mission, including a wandering poet, a tech-savvy monk, and a wealthy medieval reenactor. Escape Velocity propels readers into a thrilling race against time and power, where the fate of humanity's liberty and freedom hangs in the balance. In this prequel to the acclaimed Warlock of Gramarye series, author Christopher Stasheff weaves a tale of escape, pursuit, and adventure. Can Dar and Sam evade capture long enough to deliver their message? And will their actions be enough to halt the LORDS party and restore order to the Interstellar Dominion Electorates? Find out in this electrifying sci-fi epic.
