In the first age of Earth's colonization of space, the FTL drive that powered the starships caused severe genetic damage in the colonists. Generations later, a new mutant race arises, one which can safely conduct people between the stars. But since they use their ability to tightly control all interstellar commerce, rival interests soon seek to ... more »

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ISBN-13: 9780886777999 ISBN-10: 0886777992 Publication Date: 7/1/1999 Pages: 592 Rating: Currently 4/5 Stars. 52 4 stars, based on 52 ratings	Publisher: DAW Book Type: Paperback Other Versions: Hardcover Reviews: Member \| Amazon \| Write a Review

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lupielady reviewed This Alien Shore on 1/7/2007 + 232 more book reviews

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New York Times book of the year 1998. Good sci-fy and if you like computers you will love this.

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Humanity has spread across the universe, but at a huge cost. The technology that gave humankind the stars has genetic implications that have creates as many mutations as there are colonized planets. The interaction between the colonists and Earth has become tense and complicated.
A young, sheltered, and very unusual girl becomes a pawn in the midst of this struggle. This book chronicles her journey into adulthood and self-discovery.

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