Star Born

<p><em>Star Born</em> is an exhilarating science fiction novel that continues the story of humanity's expansion into the stars. Set generations after the events of <em>The Stars Are Ours!</em> the novel follows the descendants of Earth refugees who escaped tyranny to settle on the distant planet Astra. Here they have built a peaceful society living in harmony with the telepathic indigenous species known as the Merpeople.</p><p>When a starship from Earth arrives seeking to reclaim its lost colony tensions rise as the newcomers bring with them the old ways of conquest and control. Dalgard Nordis a young colonist and his Merperson companion Sssuri embark on a mission to discover the intentions of these new arrivals. Along the way they encounter Raf Kurbi an Earth pilot who has his own doubts about his mission.</p><p>As the two groups struggle to understand each other they must confront the remnants of a powerful alien civilization that once ruled Astra unlocking secrets that could shape the future of both their worlds. Andre Norton weaves a tale of exploration cooperation and the enduring struggle for freedom capturing the imagination with vivid world-building and compelling characters</p>