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Shadow of the Hegemon

by Orson Scott Card · The Shadow Series series

After saving Earth from alien invasion, the brilliant children of Battle School return home only to become pawns in global political machinations. Bean must rescue his fellow commander Petra from captivity while Peter Wiggin schemes to unite a fractured world under his rule. Military genius meets geopolitical thriller in this exploration of power and loyalty.

The Shadow Series in reading order

• 1. Ender's Shadow — Orson Scott Card
• 2. Shadow of the Hegemon — Orson Scott Card
• 3. Shadow Puppets — Orson Scott Card
• 5. Shadows in Flight — Orson Scott Card

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