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Zusatztext Paolini make[s] literary magic Informationen zum Autor Christopher Paolini was born in Southern California and has lived most of his life in Paradise Valley, Montana with his family. He published his first novel, Eragon , in 2003 at the age of 19, and quickly became a publishing phenomenon. His Inheritance Cycle – Eragon and its three sequels – have sold nearly 40 million copies worldwide. To Sleep in a Sea of Stars is his first adult novel. Klappentext SPACE HOLDS COUNTLESS SECRETS SHE JUST FOUND THE DEADLIEST ONE During a routine survey mission on an uncolonized planet, Kira finds an alien relic. At first she’s delighted, but elation turns to terror when the ancient dust around her begins to move . As war erupts among the stars, Kira is launched into a galaxy-spanning odyssey of discovery and transformation. First contact isn’t at all what she imagined, and events push her to the very limits of what it means to be human. While Kira faces her own horrors, Earth and its colonies stand upon the brink of annihilation. Now, Kira might be humanity’s greatest and final hope . . . Praise for Christopher Paolini ‘An authentic work of great talent’ New York Times Book Review ‘A clear and forceful narrative . . . tremendous moments’ Guardian ‘Readers will be transported’ Sunday Times Vorwort A masterful epic science fiction novel from New York Times bestselling author Christopher Paolini. Zusammenfassung &b>A masterful epic science fiction novel from &/b>&b>&i>New York Times&/i>&/b>&b> bestselling author Christopher Paolini.&/b>