First published 1219
Doona is a pristine, habitable world - but it's already home to the catlike Hrrubans. When Terran colonists arrive, they face a stark choice: leave Doona and return to a crowded, polluted Earth, or eliminate the native species. As tensions rise, both sides must decide whether to resort to violence or forge an unprecedented coexistence. In this gripping first contact tale, McCaffrey explores the moral complexities of interspecies relations and the human capacity for adaptation in the face of the unknown.
Genres: fiction, science-fiction, adventure
Vibes: emotional, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, moral-dilemma
Setting: Doona
221 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Corgi