{"product_id":"sea-of-lies-stellar-bard-paperback","title":"Sea of Lies: Stellar Bard - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePeri Worrell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSea of Lies: A Science Fiction Thriller\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFive hundred years from today, the planet Gliese is humanity's last bastion, but its utopian facade hides a sinister truth. Bard Lao, a poet struggling against the Soul AI's control of his work, uncovers a set of manipulations that threatens to unravel everything. Presidium's eugenic society, governed by the Soul, is sending Lao, his botanist husband Stephron, and a reluctant crew on a perilous mission to savage Earth aboard the Free Sky-a ship powered by a magnon-driven FTL Vault drive that risks hallucinations or annihilation. As Lao digs deeper, he discovers the mission is a pretext for a military invasion, tied to biological warfare and the Soul's propaganda. An asteroid strike traps Lao and assistant Tay, forcing them to confront the lies, while Stephron's betrayal shatters their love. With time running out, can Lao expose the truth before Earth falls?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSea of Lies is a gripping sci-fi thriller blending interstellar adventure, ethical dilemmas, and heart-wrenching drama. Perfect for fans of \"The Expanse\" and \"Dune\", this tale of love, deceit, and survival under crimson skies will keep you on the edge of your seat. Grab your copy today and uncover the secrets of Gliese!\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 296\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.74 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 01, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47761230889014,"sku":"9781962454049","price":28.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/4569\/8614\/files\/FQ9WvhOpvP9781962454049.webp?v=1789606401","url":"https:\/\/outerrealmbooksbeyond.com\/products\/sea-of-lies-stellar-bard-paperback","provider":"Outer Realm Books \u0026 Beyond","version":"1.0","type":"link"}