Powers That Be

by Anne McCaffrey

First published 1993

Yanaba Maddock is sent to the remote planet Petaybee to spy on the locals, who've been hiding strange occurrences from the company. But as Yana's health and strength return, she grows invested in protecting her new home. Genetically engineered creatures roam the icy landscape, while people keep vanishing without a trace. The more Yana learns, the more she's determined to uncover Petaybee's secrets - and defend its people from the company's greed.

Genres: science-fiction, adventure, mystery, fantasy

Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family

Setting: Petaybee

311 pages · Hardcover · Del Rey

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