{"product_id":"9781554048359","title":"Webways To The Universe","description":"The Commonwealth species may officially be at peace, but maintaining it is a struggle, especially with the frog-like Siderans who make a business of piracy and poaching, and a habit of hating Terrans. With alien technology, starships jump vast distances between star systems along safely mapped trajectories that create a webway for galactic commerce. The Terran Exploration Force was created to map new webways for Terran control in the continuing race among Commonwealth members.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTEF Scout Jason Wade goes from depressed that his long-time partner is retiring to being overjoyed at being promoted to Captain. His world starts tumbling, though, when his replacement partner turns out to be not only a woman, both young and attractive, but also the spoiled and lazy daughter of a wealthy family. Escalating tension between the mismatched and frequently quarreling partners is put on hold when their exploration flitter is shot down by Sideran poachers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStranded on the jungle planet of Jangala, they must forge a partnership with the natives if they have any hope of finding their scoutship. But their native guide requires that they first mount a dangerous rescue mission up perilous escarpments and down treacherous rivers that also brings Jason to terms with his orphan past.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Double Dragon eBooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47132552986864,"sku":"9781554048359","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781554048359_p0.jpg?v=1763753534","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781554048359","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}