{"product_id":"center-of-gravity-star-carrier-book-two-paperback","title":"Center of Gravity: Star Carrier: Book Two - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eIan Douglas\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCenter of Gravity \u003c\/em\u003eis the second book in the explosive Star Carrier series by Ian Douglas--and a breathtaking new high in military sf, the strongest of the science fiction subgenres. \u003cem\u003eBattlestar Galactica \u003c\/em\u003efans will adore this saga of ultimate war in deep space, as humankind risks its very future, battling a vast alien evil empire in order to achieve transcendence and become a major power in the universe. Douglas's \u003cem\u003eCenter of Gravity \u003c\/em\u003ebelongs on every action-lover's sf bookshelf--right between Joe Haldeman's \u003cem\u003eThe Forever War \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eHeinlein's \u003cem\u003eStarship Troopers.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the evolution of every sentient race, there is a turning point when the species achieves transcendence through technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe warlike Sh'daar are determined that this monumental milestone will never be achieved by the creatures known as human.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the far side of known human space, the Marines are under siege, battling the relentless servant races of the Sh'daar aggressor. With a task force stripped to the bone and the Terran Confederation of States racked by dissent, rogue Admiral Alexander Koenig must make the momentous decision that will seal his fate and the fate of humankind. A strong defensive posture is futile, so Koenig will seize the initiative and turn the gargantuan Star Carrier \u003cem\u003eAmerica\u003c\/em\u003e toward the unknown. For the element of surprise is the only hope of stalling the Sh'daar assault on Earth's solar system--and the war for humankind's survival must be taken directly to the enemy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.13 x 6.77 x 4.31 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 22, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51753462366496,"sku":"9780061840265","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d927714a1b014b4b1600299d4541a3c5.webp?v=1780021054","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/center-of-gravity-star-carrier-book-two-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}