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Abel Baker Camel

Richard Wilson

Publisher: Wildside Press

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The exploration ship found them in a hollow under the asteroid's surface. It was like a dungeon, completely bare—except for a few words that glowed on a wall. And the words were in English!
Available since: 02/05/2022.

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