First published 1986
Ethan, chief biologist on the all-male planet Athos, is thrust into the wider universe when a genetic crisis threatens his isolated world. Drafted to search for rare ovarian tissue, he must confront his deepest fears: women. Teaming up with the formidable Dendarii mercenary Elli Quinn, Ethan navigates a galaxy of political intrigue and covert operations, all while grappling with his own biases and beliefs. In the race against time to save his people, Ethan must learn to see the humanity in the very beings he's been taught to fear.
Genres: fiction, science-fiction, adventure, thriller
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Athos, Dendarii
Period: Future
199 pages · Hardcover · New England Science Fiction Association (NESFA) Press