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City of Light
2018
First Published
4.14
Average Rating
277
Number of Pages

Destiny doesn’t ask your permission. Sixteen-year-old Niah hates seeing the dead starship captain in her face. It’s a constant reminder that she only exists to complete his mission: to save the world. She was supposed to be a perfect copy, a clone, but she's not. Something went wrong, a genetic mistake making her someone new. That genetic mistake is killing her. After a two-hundred year journey, Starship Elixr is returning to Nar. They finally found the cure that will save the planet from eternal darkness. But no one counted on Niah and her sister Wish, the backup plan of a malfunctioning droid and a now crew-less ship. The people of Nar have waited lifetimes for Captain Bellamy’s return… But not everyone wants to be saved. In the depth of a world's despair, Lord Oliver saw an opportunity. He created an exclusive refuge, a virtual world where, for a price, you never had to experience a sunless sky again. But the starship's return threatens everything he built. And the life of a young girl is a small price to pay for power. Niah needs to save her sister. If she can fix her spaceship she might just save the world. But can she save herself? For fans of Stargate: Atlantis, Lost in Space, and Ender’s Game comes a new adventure in space...

Avg Rating
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Number of Ratings
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Author

Rebecca Laffar-Smith
Rebecca Laffar-Smith
Author · 3 books

A professional writer since 1998 I spent twelve-years as a freelance writer, editor, and web technician before turning my focus to fiction writing and publishing. I love writing children's books, science fiction / fantasy novels and novellas, and romance books and stories. More importantly, I love focusing on my passion for telling transformative stories. I share and promote the joy of reading, writing, and telling stories that inspire and ignite readers to be the best versions of themselves. * I create books and stories for children and adults of all ages, abilities, and interests; * I present engaging author talks and fun workshops for children and adults about writing, publishing, and literacy; * I advocate for awareness and acceptance of people with mental and neurological differences, * And I passionately strive to help people discover their purpose and find greater meaning in life. You can reach out to me via email rebecca.laffarsmith@gmail.com.au. If you're interested in having me present a talk or workshop for your school, library, or group, get in touch! You can also check out my catalogue of books at http://www.rebeccalaffarsmith.com

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