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Translation State

By: Ann Leckie
Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh
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The mystery of a missing translator sets three lives on a collision course that will have a ripple effect across the stars in this powerful novel by award-winning author Ann Leckie.

Qven was created to be a Presger translator. The pride of their Clade, they always had a clear path before them: learn human ways, and eventually, make a match and serve as an intermediary between the dangerous alien Presger and the human worlds. The realization that they might want something else isn't "optimal behavior", is the type of behavior that results in elimination.

But Qven rebels. And in doing so, their path collides with those of two others. Enae, a reluctant diplomat whose dead grandmama has left her an impossible task as an inheritance: hunting down a fugitive who has been missing for over 200 years. And Reet, an adopted mechanic who is increasingly desperate to learn about his genetic roots - or anything that might explain why he operates so differently from those around him.

As a Conclave of the various species approaches - and the long-standing treaty between the humans and the Presger is on the line - the decisions of all three will have ripple effects across the stars.

Masterfully merging space adventure and mystery, and a poignant exploration about relationships and belonging, Translation State is a triumphant new standalone story set in Leckie's celebrated Imperial Radch universe.

©2023 Ann Leckie (P)2023 Hachette Audio
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"There are few who write science fiction like Ann Leckie can. There are few who ever could." (John Scalzi)

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Great storytelling - original and intriguing plot line and character development. While the structure seemed at first to be a bit forced and contrived, it quickly became familiar and then a positive in progressing the story. Leckie has created truly credible worlds and their inhabitants.

Original, unpredictable and ultimately rewarding - a celebration of difference and facing challenges

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Great human story, wonderfully read, with humour and wisdom and fun. Must have read the series first.

Good addition to the Radch series

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