 Cover of the first edition | |
| Author | James White |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Dean Ellis |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Sector General |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Del Rey Books |
Publication date | 1979 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 184 pp |
| ISBN | 0-345-28513-1 |
| OCLC | 5883469 |
| Preceded by | Major Operation |
| Followed by | Sector General |
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