Machine: A White Space Novel (White Space #2)

By: Elizabeth Bear

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Synopsis: In this &“spectacularly smart space opera&” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) set in the same universe as the critically acclaimed White Space series and perfect for fans of Karen Traviss and Ada Hoffman, a space station begins to unravel when a routine search and rescue mission returns after going dangerously awry.Meet Doctor Jens. She hasn&’t had a decent cup of coffee in fifteen years. Her workday begins when she jumps out of perfectly good space ships and continues with developing treatments for sick alien species she&’s never seen before. She loves her life. Even without the coffee. But Dr. Jens is about to discover an astonishing mystery: two ships, once ancient and one new, locked in a deadly embrace. The crew is suffering from an unknown ailment and the shipmind is trapped in an inadequate body, much of her memory pared away. Unfortunately, Dr. Jens can&’t resist a mystery and she begins doing some digging. She has no idea that she&’s about to discover horrifying and life-changing truths. Written in Elizabeth Bear&’s signature &“rollicking, suspenseful, and sentimental&” (Publishers Weekly) style, Machine is a fresh and electrifying space opera that you won&’t be able to put down.