Paperback
336 pages
Firebird
ISBN: 9780142402931
This well-written novel was first penned in 1971 and has remained a great read, although recently has gone out of print, but is still available. Elana is a new graduate from the FASA or Federation Anthropological Service Academy and assigned to be an observer on planet Toris that faces nuclear war. She has strict orders not to interfere or reveal that she is alien to that world. She wants to help the Torisians, though before she can must remember who she is after suffering from temporary amnesia. Her fellow agent, Randil, also wants to stop the war, but finds himself in love with one of the citizens named Kari. This threatens to prompt the nuclear holocaust that he's trying to prevent. Elana must decide whether to join his cause of peace or stop him from ultimately causing the destruction of the planet.
The characters are well-defined with engaging personalities and strong 'character', especially Elana who is compassionate, strong-willed and determined to bring justice and peace to a world that is under rule of a totalitarian society.
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