{"product_id":"9780008105273","title":"Centre of Gravity: An EPIC ADVENTURE FROM THE MASTER OF MILITARY SCIENCE FICTION (Star Carrier, Book 2)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe second book in the epic saga of humankind's war of transcendence\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the evolution of every sentient race, there is a turning point when the species achieves transcendence through technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe warlike Sh’daar are determined that this monumental milestone will never be achieved by the creatures known as human.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the far side of known human space, the Marines are under siege, battling the relentless servant races of the Sh'daar aggressor. With a task force stripped to the bone and the Terran Confederation of States racked by dissent, rogue Admiral Alexander Koenig must make the momentous decision that will seal his fate and the fate of humankind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA strong defensive posture is futile, so Koenig will seize the initiative and turn the gargantuan Star Carrier America toward the unknown. For the element of surprise is the only hope of stalling the Sh'daar assault on Earth's solar system—and the war for humankind's survival must be taken directly to the enemy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDouglas Centre of Gravity is a masterful blend of military strategy and hard science fiction. The exploration of alien contact and the intricacies of interstellar opera make it a top choice for sci-fi enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Jack Campbell (Beyond the Frontier), Richard Fox (Governor), David Weber (The Short Victorious War), Christopher G. Nuttall (Schooled in Magic), and Marko Kloos (Centers of Gravity).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ian Douglas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889138585749,"sku":"9780008105273","price":39.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008105273_5867c47b-5eb3-4613-b484-cf25589fd4f2.jpg?v=1776888428","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008105273","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}