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A distant object is heading toward us, which may be a comet or an alien spacecraft. A decision must be made about how to deflect it or how to greet it. The fate of other species on Earth is complexly tied to the question. Two lovers are caught up in the drama in surprising ways. Debating the issues are astronomers, ethicists, civil servants, and the military. "Traitors to Their Kind" is a novel about animal ethics and planetary defense -- two topics that may seem worlds apart but which are here brought together by philosopher Joel Marks, an expert in both areas.