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Mirkheim

by Poul Anderson

Science Fantasy
Published 2011 Pages 185 ~3h Audience Adult Pacing Fast-paced Magic Hard
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Darkness Level 3 — Serious
Death, violence and emotional weight are present

Synopsis

The Doomed Planet The gigantic planet of Mirkheim was gone - blasted and vaporised by a supernova. But its core had survived the holocaust, and now, transmuted, it was the only source of certain vital supermetals. David Falkayn, agent and troubleshooter for the powerful Polesotechnic League, governors of the Terran Empire, had plans for Mirkheim. B…

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