"Missing Link" by Frank Herbert is a science fiction story where the fate of two civilizations hangs in the balance. A junior agent named Lewis Orne is sent to the jungle planet Gienah III after a human ship vanishes. He finds the Gienahns armed with advanced weapons from the lost vessel, creating a dangerous situation. Orne must navigate complex negotiations with Tanub, a Gienahn, to prevent a deadly conflict with the powerful Terran overlords. The story examines the challenges of communication, cultural understanding, and the far-reaching effects of human exploration in the galaxy, all while tackling the weighty subjects of power dynamics and the possibility of peace between vastly different societies.
Missing Link
By Frank Herbert
On a wild, alien planet, a lone agent must broker peace with a native civilization armed with technology from a mysteriously lost ship to avoid a devastating war.
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About the AuthorFranklin Patrick Herbert Jr. was an American science-fiction author, best known for his 1965 novel Dune and its five sequels. He also wrote short stories and worked as a newspaper journalist, photographer, book reviewer, ecological consultant, and lecturer.
Franklin Patrick Herbert Jr. was an American science-fiction author, best known for his 1965 novel Dune and its five sequels. He also wrote short stories and worked as a newspaper journalist, photographer, book reviewer, ecological consultant, and lecturer.
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