Chess with a Dragon

In this imaginative science fiction novel by Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author David Gerrold, humanity discovers its precarious position in the galactic community, where it is viewed as an evolutionary blunder. Struggling under the weight of an unpaid debt to the Galactic Encyclopedia, humans face the dire consequences of slavery or becoming food. As Assistant Liaison Officer Yake Singh Browne confronts this existential threat, he devises a cunning plan to change the rules of the game and secure humanity's survival. With a blend of campy humor and unexpected plot twists, this gripping tale explores themes of identity and resilience amidst a diverse alien landscape.