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Father Ruiz-Sanchez is a dedicated man--a priest who is also a scientist, and a scientist who is also a human being. He has found no insoluble conflicts in his beliefs or his ethics . . . until he is sent to Lithia. There he comes upon a race of aliens who are admirable in every way except for... read more

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The stone door slammed.

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James Blish (Author)

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Hugo (1959: Best science fiction novel)

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