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The Long Game

The Far Reaches Collection

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The Long Game

By: Ann Leckie
Narrated by: P. J. Morgan
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An inquisitive life-form finds there’s more to existence than they ever dreamed in an imaginative short story by New York Times bestselling and Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author Ann Leckie.

On a far-off colony, humans tower over the local species who grow the plants they need. Narr keeps the workers in line—someone has to. But when Narr learns just how short-lived their species is, the little alien embarks on a big mission: to find out why their people die and how to stop it. Stubborn and hopeful, Narr has a plan for the locals, for humans, and for the future.

Ann Leckie’s The Long Game is part of The Far Reaches, a collection of science-fiction stories that stretch the imagination and open the heart. They can be read or listened to in one sitting.

©2023 Ann Leckie. (P)2023 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved. Anthologies & Short Stories Fiction First Contact Science Fiction Short Stories Space Exploration Interstellar Heartfelt
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Thought provoking much like Lekie’s other works. Covers many themes related to colonialism, extractive industry, power corruption, and so on.

Also some merchandising possible with this short story :-P

Hefty themes for a light tome

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