Refugee (Bio of a Space Tyrant Book 1)

Name: Refugee (Bio of a Space Tyrant Book 1)
Price: 1.99 USD
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Rating: 4.1 (459 reviews)
Author: Piers Anthony

by Piers Anthony

Science Fiction Science Fiction Fantasy

4.1 (459)

4.1 stars from 459 reviews

Published by Open Road Integrated Media, Inc.Published 2014-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy epic sci-fi sagas that follow a protagonist's transformation from innocent to ruthless leader.
You're drawn to morally complex characters whose trauma shapes them into something darker.
You appreciate space opera with hard worldbuilding and high stakes that span multiple books.

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You prefer heroes with clear moral codes who don't compromise their principles.
You want stories where justice prevails and good defeats evil in straightforward ways.
You're sensitive to graphic violence and sexual assault, as these trigger events drive the plot.

About this book

Hope Hubris begins his rise to power as a refugee seeking asylum on Jupiter. After defending his older sister from a wealthy scion's assault on Callisto, one of Jupiter's moons, Hope and his peasant family are forced to flee. They escape across an airless desert while pursued by the scion's forces and board an overcrowded illegal space bubble with other refugees heading to Jupiter. During their journey through space, the travelers encounter pirates who attack, rob, and murder without restraint. Hope must use his ingenuity to survive the voyage and the brutal acts he witnesses. These atrocities shape his path forward, driving him toward a single goal: revenge.

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Currently 4.1★ from 459 reviews

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