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by Iain M. Banks

A former combat leader is hunted through the Golterian system by a religious cult seeking their faith's apotheosis. To survive, she must locate a powerful weapon known as a Lazy Gun while uncovering the secrets of her family and civilisation.

Accession 35175 ISBN 1857230310 Publisher —
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