Calamity's Child

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Children are the glue ...

that holds a society together...

...but not all children are born to fortunate times.

And not all children bring joy.

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Calamity's Child introduces two children of mischance and explores the ways in which they changed the world around them.

In "Sweet Waters," a Liaden survey pilot discovers a planetary tragedy, only to have it take on a decidedly personal flavor when his ship crash-lands and he must make his way in a doomed culture.

"A Night at the Opera" explores the correlation between great heart and great magic — and what price is too high to pay for revenge.

By the authors of the Liaden Universe®

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