Damocles

Damocles

<p>When Earth is rocked by evidence that extraterrestrials may have seeded human DNA throughout the universe, a one-way expedition into deep space is mounted to uncover the truth. What linguist Meg Dupris and her crewmates aboard the Earth ship <i>Damocles</i> discover on Didet€"a planet bathed in the near-eternal daylight of seven suns€"is a humanoid race with a different language, a different look, and a surprisingly similar society. <p>But here, it€s the €œEarthers€ who are the extraterrestrial invaders, and it€s up to Meg€"a woman haunted by tragedy and obsessed with the power of communication€"to find the key to establishing trust between the natives and the newcomers. In Loul Pell, a young Dideto male thrust into the forefront of the historic event, Meg finds an unexpected kindred spirit, and undertakes an extraordinary journey of discovery, friendship, and life-altering knowledge.<p>Told from <i>both</i> sides of a monumental encounter, <i>Damocles</i> is a compelling novel about man€s first contact with an extraterrestrial race.</p>