Edge of the Knife
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The year is 1942, and the world is on the brink of a nuclear war. A young man named Halvard learns that he has the ability to see flashes of the future. He uses this ability to try to prevent the war, but his efforts are ultimately unsuccessful. The war devastates the planet, and Halvard is one of the few survivors. He travels to the future, where he helps to rebuild society. He becomes a leader of the Terran Federation, and helps to establish a new era of peace and prosperity. However, the future is not without its challenges. The Terran Federation must constantly be on guard against threats from both within and outside its borders. Halvard and his fellow leaders must also grapple with the ethical challenges of a rapidly changing world.Book Details
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H. Beam Piper
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Henry Beam Piper was an American science fiction author. He wrote many short stories and several novels. He is best known for his extensive Terro-Human Future History series of stories and a shorter s...
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