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Revision as of 21:07, 28 October 2011
Publisher's summary
"I'm being stalked. I'm sure of it now. I'm frightened, and I need a friend."
Lizbeth Fugard is an archaeologist working on a backwater rock of a world. She's bankrolled by a government she despises, and has recently split up with her partner. And, just when she thinks life can't get any worse, someone starts following her -- keeping to the shadows, but always there. Watching. Waiting. Eyes boring into her soul. The most beguiling eyes she has ever seen -- and the most terrifying.
All she can think of is to call on the help of her old friend Professor Bernice Summerfield, and Bernice is only too happy to get away from her own work and see a bit more of the galaxy.
But on arrival she is soon immersed in sabotage, political secrets, gun-running, and an age-old love affair that ended indisaster and disgrace. To end a cycle of violence and hate, Bernice and Lizbeth must discover the truth -- but doing so could have implications far beyond this obscure world.
Characters
- Lizbeth Fugard
- In her mid-20s.
- Also an archaeologist who specialises in recent industry.
- Alex Mphahlele
- Lizbeth's ex-boyfriend.
References
- Lixbeth becomes a professor at Youkali University.
- Benny's audio tapes include: Outta My Way Monkey-Boy and The Greatest Hits of Johnny Chess.
- The Eurogen Butler Corporation colonised Dimetos in 2142.
- The Jauza adapted morphic field technology for a variety of military applications.
Notes
- This débuts the new cover layout which dispenses with the 'New Adventures' layout and logo, the cover is more 'computer illustrated' than previous. The title is also written in a new font, which is carried through for the rest of the novels. The NA logo is retained on the spine, while the "New Adventures" word branding -- which had previously been used on the cover -- was retained for the inside title page.
Continuity
- Eurogen Butler first appeared in NA: Cat's Cradle: Warhead.
