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Born in Space: Unlocking Destiny - Sci-Fi Galaxy 1

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When Teagan Ward claims seven test-tube babies, conceived aboard a space habitat as an experiment to populate the stars, are her children, she triggers a fight that consumes all those she loves.

"Born in Space" chronicles a gripping tale of sacrifice, romance, and redemption. As life on Earth crumbles and the rich seek sanctuary in rotating space habitats, desire and ambition collide as a greedy billionaire mining boss and his scheming doctor seek to exploit the mineral-rich asteroids. The seven children become enmeshed in the battle for interstellar resources, including an ancient crystal that holds the key to unlocking the universe's mysteries and buying the release of their fugitive mother. As alliances shift and betrayals unfold, the fate of worlds hangs in the balance.

In the tradition of Ray Bradbury and William Gibson, "Born in Space: " is an engrossing journey into the depths of space and the human spirit. For fans of "Interstellar" and "2001: A Space Odyssey," this speculative fiction gem by Jeremy Clift promises an immersive experience.

AN ODE TO THE WONDEROUS BEAUTY OF LIFE In the wake of the Great Unraveling, Earth is crumbling. Lawlessness and conflict over resources run rampant as the planet struggles to survive. And while the rich flee to their orbiting space habitats, others must fight for their chance at refuge, no matter the cost. As corporations and governments plunder the riches of the stars, leaving a trail of space debris and pollution in their wake, an ambitious doctor seeks the key to creating life beyond Earth. But his mission to birth genetically engineered humans capable of surviving in the harsh conditions of space will change the universe in ways that no one could foresee.And there's things in the universe far older and more powerful than humankind ...

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A sprawling sci-fi vision of humanity’s contentious future among the stars, Born in Space by Jeremy Clift is an imagination-sparking novel about motherhood, sacrifice, and the existential battle for survival on a dying planet. When young Teagan Ward is identified as the key to a species-saving gambit, she is launched into an interstellar journey to protect her children and fulfill the destiny that has haunted her dreams since childhood. Exploring both the redemptive potential of space and the perennial perils of human corruption, this is a prophetic novel that is uniquely elaborate and immersive, breaking new ground in the science fiction genre with its attention to scientific detail, while still maintaining an entertainingly brisk pace, and exploring characters’ inner lives with realism and insight.

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