Dark Side of the Sun

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Dark Side of the Sun
Attribution:
Author(s)	Andrew Dymond
Publication information:
Publisher	Tor Books
Released	September 15, 2001
Media type	Mass Market Paperback
Pages	255
ISBN	0765340011
Chronology:
Canon	Non-Canon
Preceded by	'
Followed by	'

[edit] Summary

Lost and alone is an uncharted region of space, American astronaut John Crichton has found refuge of a sort aboard Moya, a living starship sheltering a fractious band of bizarre alien beings. But now Moya is dying of pernicious infection, and the only cure in light-years belongs to the leader of a vicious band of space pirates. Crichton and his mismatched companions must strike a bargain with the dreaded Free-Trader, Jansz, or else perish along with their vessel. An already perilous situation escalates to open warfare when Rygel XVI, deposed ruler of a vast interstellar empire, discovers that his long-lost love is being held captive by the pirates. Will Rygel let his own pride and passion place Crichton, Aeryn, and the others in mortal jeopardy? Of course he will....

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[edit] Critical Response

Much like Ship of Ghosts, fan reaction to Dark Side of the Sun was mostly negative, citing mischaracterization and lack of familiarity with the source material.