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“Deliberate choices are the only sacred things in the universe. Everything else is just hydrogen.”

Quote by James Alan Gardner

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In this narrative, the protagonist embarks on a journey of transformation, confronting challenges and overcoming obstacles to achieve a higher state of being. more

Author

James Alan Gardner

James Alan Gardner is a Canadian science fiction novelist born on January 10, 1955. His works are known for their unique imagination and profound thematic explorations, covering a range of science fiction subgenres from space opera to social satire. more

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