This is a work of fiction. All the characters and events portrayed in this book are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.
THE PRECIPICE: BOOK 1 OF THE ASTEROID WARS
Copyright © 2001 by Ben Bova
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ISBN 0-812-57989-5
EAN 978-0812-57989-5
First edition: October 2001
First mass market edition: December 2002
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