Coyote marks a dramatic new turn in the career of Allen Steele, Hugo
Award-winning author of Chronospace. Epic in scope, passionate in its
conviction, and set against a backdrop of plausible events, it tells the
brilliant story of Earth's first interstellar colonists--and the
mysterious planet that becomes their home...
The crime of the century begins without a hitch. On July 5th, 2070, as
it's about to be launched, the starship Alabama is hijacked--by her
captain and crew. In defiance of the repressive government of The United
Republic of Earth, they replace her handpicked passengers with political
dissidents and their families. These become Earth's first pioneers in
the exploration of space...
Captain R. E. Lee, their leader. Colonel Gill Reese, the soldier sent to
stop Lee. Les Gilles, the senior communications officer, a victim of a
mistake that will threaten the entire mission. Crewman Eric Gunther, who
has his own agenda for being aboard. His daughter, Wendy, a teenager who
will grow up too quickly. Jorge and Rita Montero, ordinary people caught
up in extraordinary circumstances. And their son Carlos, who will become
a hero in spite of himself.
After almost two-and-a-half centuries in cold sleep, they will awaken
above their destination: a habitable world named Coyote. A planet that
will test their strength, their beliefs, and their very humanity...
In Coyote, Allen Steele delivers a grand novel of galactic
adventure--a tale of life on the newest of frontiers.
BONUS AUDIO: Includes an exclusive introduction by author Allen Steele
