First published 1988
Engineer Leo Graf is sent to oversee a corporate habitat for genetically engineered "quaddies" - humans with four arms instead of two. But when he witnesses the company's plan to exploit these children, Leo must choose between following orders or fighting for the freedom of an entire community. With time running out, Leo undertakes a daring gambit to liberate the quaddies and give them a chance at a better life. In this thrilling sci-fi adventure, one man's moral awakening could change the fate of hundreds.
Genres: science-fiction, dystopia, adventure, thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Corporate Habitat
314 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Baen Publishing Enterprises