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The Winds of Altair

by Ben Bova
Claire Bloom
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Earth is an old planet, and her teeming masses are running out of resources—and time. It is up to men such as Jeff Holman to discover a haven for Earth's millions. Altair VI is one such planet, and Holman is determined to transform this world into one where the human race can survive.

Star probes long ago informed Earth that Altair VI had a flourishing ecology with one very tough beast at the top of the food chain, one that will have to be dealt with before the human colony ships arrive. The beast is not only tough, it is as smart as a man.

Holman is faced with a soul-wrenching decision—for to make Altair VI habitable for humans, all native life must die.

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    June 15, 2013

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      • ISBN: 9781481594219
      • File size: 219182 KB
      • Duration: 07:36:37

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Stefan Rudnicki's deep, serious voice is a perfect match for a sci-fi tale that focuses on the moral dilemmas that arise when humans attempt to conquer the planet Altair VI to escape a dying earth. He breathes life into the various characters, giving them unique qualities and convincing accents. For instance, he provides Dr. Carbo, the Italian scientist in charge of the expedition, with an accent that sounds natural and stays consistent as he expresses conflicting emotions throughout the course of the story. This story is just as fresh today as it was in 1983, when it was first published. Rudnicki's melancholy tone builds suspense and leaves listeners with food for thought. E.E. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award (c) AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine

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