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Starfarers!

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LECTURAS 365
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LECTURAS 365
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Partes 40
Hora 6h 33m

Graceful_Penguin

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**1st place in the Golden Writer Awards (2020) - Science Fiction**
**1st place in the 2020 Rosie Awards - Science Fiction**
**1st place in the Witchcraft Awards - Science Fiction**

Starfarers are professional space-traversing mercenaries with a go-get-'em attitude. For Jim and Liz, there are very few jobs they won't accept, so long as they get paid. However, when they accept their newest contract, the assassination of a high-value target, it isn't about the credits--it's about revenge. It should be an easy gig, but what Jim and Liz fail to realize is just how busy their target has been for the last six years.

Content Warning: This book is intended for adults only. It contains graphic depictions of violence, sexuality, strong language, and other mature themes.

Cover design by Grant M. Gerwatowski.
Fonts by Raymond Larabie and Font-a-licious.Todos los derechos reservados

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