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Mear, John

 
9780595328406: Under the Sun
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ISBN 10 : 0595328407 ISBN 13 : 9780595328406
Editeur : iUniverse, 2004

Synopsis

In the course of time, the Earth was left behind. Its citizens had fled overpopulation, pollution and other nuisances. Nevertheless, the Universal Authority kept its thumb on the otherwise used-up planet because it did have one thing going for it-an essential chemical that had been cheap as dirt in the old days.In an environment of advanced technology and demoralizing poverty, archaic laws from the days before the universal expansion and haphazard information, adroit businessmen know how to make plenty of extra tender in the black market. One of them has been monitoring the career of the young manager of resources, Alexi Yuraliiv, who works for the Universal Authority. Alexi is soon to be in a position beneficial to the racketeer.Meanwhile, Chephili Chancit, a sincere seditionist, solicits Alexi's aid for her group's overthrow of the Universal Authority. Chephili has a talent for causing trouble but is troubled by her romantic feelings for the manager. But Alexi's heart is stolen by a college student who keeps company with the racketeer. Content with his life on what might be an improving Earth, Alexi struggles against the schemers who want to use him Under the Sun.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

In the course of time, the Earth was left behind. Its citizens had fled overpopulation, pollution and other nuisances. Nevertheless, the Universal Authority kept its thumb on the otherwise used-up planet because it did have one thing going for it-an essential chemical that had been cheap as dirt in the old days.In an environment of advanced technology and demoralizing poverty, archaic laws from the days before the universal expansion and haphazard information, adroit businessmen know how to make plenty of extra tender in the black market. One of them has been monitoring the career of the young manager of resources, Alexi Yuraliiv, who works for the Universal Authority. Alexi is soon to be in a position beneficial to the racketeer.Meanwhile, Chephili Chancit, a sincere seditionist, solicits Alexi's aid for her group's overthrow of the Universal Authority. Chephili has a talent for causing trouble but is troubled by her romantic feelings for the manager. But Alexi's heart is stolen by a college student who keeps company with the racketeer. Content with his life on what might be an improving Earth, Alexi struggles against the schemers who want to use him Under the Sun.

Biographie de l'auteur

John Mear lives in Ohio with his wife. Both of them hail from Texas. He has worked in biological research and the oil industry and is the co-author of several scientific papers. Mr. Mear is working on a second novel set in the past?proof of how well-balanced he is.

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Éditeur
iUniverse
Date d'édition
2004
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0595328407
ISBN 13 
9780595328406
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
334
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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