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A doctor must find a diagnosis to save an alien species from extinction in this "splendid series" of science fiction adventures ( Kirkus Reviews).
The empathic insectoid surgeon Dr. Prilicla, a veteran of the galaxy's top-tier hospital for years, is put in command of an expedition answering three distress beacons. What he finds is two hitherto-unknown intelligent species, one of which has nearly wiped out the other. And he also finds evidence of a botched first contact—along with a rare opportunity to set matters right.
Assuming, as always, that he can make an accurate diagnosis. . . .
Acclaim for the Sector General series
"First class . . . thoroughly enjoyable." — Kirkus Reviews
"Wit, originality, medical expertise and sheer decency." — Publishers Weekly
"Suspenseful [and] imaginative . . . with a wry humor." — Starlog
"Marvelously entertaining . . . [an] inventive series." — Science Fiction Chronicle
The empathic insectoid surgeon Dr. Prilicla, a veteran of the galaxy's top-tier hospital for years, is put in command of an expedition answering three distress beacons. What he finds is two hitherto-unknown intelligent species, one of which has nearly wiped out the other. And he also finds evidence of a botched first contact—along with a rare opportunity to set matters right.
Assuming, as always, that he can make an accurate diagnosis. . . .
Acclaim for the Sector General series
"First class . . . thoroughly enjoyable." — Kirkus Reviews
"Wit, originality, medical expertise and sheer decency." — Publishers Weekly
"Suspenseful [and] imaginative . . . with a wry humor." — Starlog
"Marvelously entertaining . . . [an] inventive series." — Science Fiction Chronicle
A doctor must find a diagnosis to save an alien species from extinction in this "splendid series" of science fiction adventures ( Kirkus Reviews).
The empathic insectoid surgeon Dr. Prilicla, a veteran of the galaxy's top-tier hospital for years, is put in command of an expedition answering thre...
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James White lived in Northern Ireland. He was a popular writer of science fiction for over forty years. He died in 1999.
James White lived in Northern Ireland. He was a popular writer of science fiction for over forty years. He died in 1999.
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