false 57940713 1294150 8648 0312861877 9780312861872 427 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165699601m/8648.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165699601s/8648.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8648.Xenocide 3.63 12678 Xenocide is a space opera with verve. In this continuation of Ender Wiggin's story, the Starways Congress has sent a fleet to immolate the rebellious planet of Lusitania, home to the alien race of pequeninos, and home to Ender Wiggin and his family. Concealed on Lusitania is the only remaining Hive Queen, who holds a secret that may save or destroy humanity throughout the galaxy. Familiar characters from the previous novels continue to grapple with religious conflicts and family squabbles while inventing faster-than-light travel and miraculous virus treatments. Throw into the mix an entire planet of mad geniuses and a self-aware computer who wants to be a martyr, and it's hard to guess who will topple the first domino. Due to the densely woven and melodramatic nature of the story, newcomers to Ender's tale will want to start reading this series with the first books, Ender's Game and Speaker for the Dead. --Brooks Peck]]> 589 3.90 228972 15738 1991 4 0 false Sat Aug 15 04:20:26 -0700 2009 Sun May 31 07:35:27 -0700 2009 Sat Aug 15 04:20:26 -0700 2009