The Ones That Don't Return
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What are you willing to face to find that which matters most to you? A mysterious jungle planet? A nefarious organization lurking in the shadows?
Carter Trulove, Junior-Captain of Space Corps exploration agency, is forced to ask himself such questions when his beloved fiancee, Emily, disappears. Seeking guidance from Emily's mentor, Carter enrolls himself in a terrestrial romp across the universe that will test the very fabric of his character and his loyalty. But, what else is he to do? Because sometimes the ones that disappear are the ones that don't return.
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