Universal Language

ISBN: 1480066885

Author: Jeschonek, Robert T.

Condition: New

Product Description One mistake by space linguist Jalila could cost an alien species their lives. The crew of the starship Ibn Battuta has 24 hours to prepare the people of planet Vox to face an approaching invasion fleet. But when Jalila mistakenly uses a forbidden slur, the Vox locals attack their supposed saviors. Drawn into a violent revolution, a war of words to decide language dominance, Jalila must rely on other resources when deprived of communication technology and even the power of speech. As revolution and invasion collide, only Jalila can save her shipmates and the planet Vox by revealing the secret behind the slur that started it all, the dark secret linking Vox and invaders in an ancient cycle of slavery, suffering, lies, and death. Don't miss this mind-blowing science fiction thriller from an award-winning Star Trek and Doctor Who author! About the Author Robert T. Jeschonek is an award-winning writer whose fiction, comics, essays, poetry, and podcasts have been published around the world. Simon & Schuster, DAW Books, and DC Comics have published his work. According to Hugo and Nebula Award winner Mike Resnick, Robert "is a towering talent." Robert won the grand prize in Simon & Schuster's nationwide Strange New Worlds contest and was nominated for the British Fantasy Award for his story, "Fear of Rain." His young adult slipstream novel of rock 'n' roll, alternate realities, and metafiction-MY FAVORITE BAND DOES NOT EXIST-won the Forward National Literature Award and was named a Top Ten First Novel for Youth by BOOKLIST. He is a member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. Visit his website at www.thefictioneer.com. You can visit his publishing website at www.piepresspublishing.com.