Publisher's Synopsis
On her epic maiden voyage, the NAC spacecraft "Odyssey" introduced Earth to the wonders of an untouched universe and the unimagined horrors lurking in the black. Now the "Odyssey" s second voyage will carry Captain Eric Weston and his crew back to a familiar battlefield, to face an enemy unlike any they have ever known.
For on war-torn Ranquil, homeworld of Earth s newest ally the Priminae, the invading Drasin are but foot soldiers for a powerful unseen force. Unmasking the mysterious puppet masters means defying orders and venturing into deep space, a voyage only the Odyssey s crew would dare undertake. But soon they will learn that some secrets are better left hidden....
Part old-school space opera, part modern military epic, "The Heart of Matter" is an exhilarating new sci-fi adventure, a pulse-pounding sequel to "Into the Black: Odyssey One" that will echo long after its thrilling conclusion.
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