Junkyard Planet

Set on the economically devastated planet Poictesme, the narrative centers around Conn Maxwell, who returns home armed with insights about a legendary computer named "Merlin." This computer is rumored to possess the potential to revive Poictesme's fortunes, having previously played a crucial role in the strategies that led to victory in a galactic war. The novel explores themes of hope, technology, and the quest for redemption in a world struggling to rebuild.