Lady Hanna Series by Terry A. Adams, Richard Hescox

True-Humans: They thought themselves he lords of the universe and looked upon D'Neerans, the only human telepaths, as being not quite human, not quite trustworthy. But a few true-humans could see the promise and the possibilities of the D'Neerans. So when Jameson, true-human master of manipulation launched the exploratory starship Endeavor, one D'Neeran, the Lady Hanna, a navigator and telepath who had studied the known sentient races was part of the crew... moreTrue-Humans: They thought themselves he lords of the universe and looked upon D'Neerans, the only human telepaths, as being not quite human, not quite trustworthy. But a few true-humans could see the promise and the possibilities of the D'Neerans. So when Jameson, true-human master of manipulation launched the exploratory starship Endeavor, one D'Neeran, the Lady Hanna, a navigator and telepath who had studied the known sentient races was part of the crew.The Endeavor began its star search, broadcasting a message of greeting and hope. But when an answer finally came, it was meant for the single D'Neeran aboard -- and upon her would rest the fate of all humankind less

CONTACT WITH CHAOS...When the Lady Hanna, a telepath of the planet D'neera, survived an encounter with a potentially deadly race of aliens and averted an interstellar war, she was claimed by the human worlds—whether she wished the honor or not as their chosen expert in first contact situations. Now, with the unexpected arrival of beings from the far-distant planet of Uskos, Hanna was once again embarking on a mission of peace to the stars... moreCONTACT WITH CHAOS...When the Lady Hanna, a telepath of the planet D'neera, survived an encounter with a potentially deadly race of aliens and averted an interstellar war, she was claimed by the human worlds—whether she wished the honor or not as their chosen expert in first contact situations. Now, with the unexpected arrival of beings from the far-distant planet of Uskos, Hanna was once again embarking on a mission of peace to the stars. But what neither Hanna nor the alien ambassadors could foresee was that their journey to Uskos was about to be transformed into something reminiscent of the most famous of Uskosian legends, an odyssey contrived by the Master of Chaos himself! And this galaxy-spanning tale of cultures in collision would ultimately see Hanna's fate linked with that of a man seeking the key to his forgotten past and a people lost beyond the frontiers of known space.... less

For true-humans, it is common knowledge that the D'neerans, human telepaths who come from the planet D'neera, are considered not quite human, though trustworthy. After all, true-humans are the lords of the universe, which is why the exploratory star ship Endeavor has launched its star search, broadcasting a message of greeting and hope to possible sentient lifeforms throughout the galaxy... moreFor true-humans, it is common knowledge that the D'neerans, human telepaths who come from the planet D'neera, are considered not quite human, though trustworthy. After all, true-humans are the lords of the universe, which is why the exploratory star ship Endeavor has launched its star search, broadcasting a message of greeting and hope to possible sentient lifeforms throughout the galaxy.Everyone is shocked when their broadcast is answered -- and even more so when the message is meant for the single D'neeran aboard Endeavor, Lady Hanna. Hanna, merely a navigator, is just as suprised, but she must soon shoulder a responsiblity much bigger than she could have forseen. Soon the fate of all humankind and the likelihood of an intersellar war rests on her shoulders, as she becomes the reluctant ambassador for the human race.This omnibus of Sentience and The Master of Chaos preludes the release of a brand-new Terry A. Adams novel, Battleground, set in the same universe. Upon original publication, Sentience was a Best First Novel in Locus and nominated for the Nebula Award for Best Novel less

Hanna Bassanio, formerly known as Lady H’ana ril-Koroth of D’neera, was, like all the people of the planet D’neera a telepath. Mutated from true-human stock, the D’neerans had claimed a world of their own to escape persecution, and started a flourishing civilization there. Now, accepted by true-humans, some like Hanna had ventured out into the wider universe, using their talents to the benefit of all. Hanna herself had become humanity’s expert in first contact with other sentient races... moreHanna Bassanio, formerly known as Lady H’ana ril-Koroth of D’neera, was, like all the people of the planet D’neera a telepath. Mutated from true-human stock, the D’neerans had claimed a world of their own to escape persecution, and started a flourishing civilization there. Now, accepted by true-humans, some like Hanna had ventured out into the wider universe, using their talents to the benefit of all. Hanna herself had become humanity’s expert in first contact with other sentient races. And though her very first mission had nearly ended in her death and could have resulted in a devastating interstellar war, both Hanna and humanity had survived. Several additional contacts had seen her firmly established as the person to spearhead this new first-contact mission. She and her handpicked team were now aboard alien contact ship Endeavor Three, following a centuries’ cold trail to a distant world that had sent its own expedition to the human colony world New Earth two hundred years ago. Long before Endeavor reached the planet they came to know as Battleground, Hanna began to explore the starways with her mind, seeking contact with this legendary race. But when at last she managed to touch the minds she sought, Hanna could scarcely believe what she had found—a race that seemed to exist only to fight, to breed, and to die. How could they survive for all these years? How had they come to be like this? And how would they respond to a peaceful expedition of humans arriving on their world? This brand-new science fiction novel follows The D'neeran Factor, an omnibus of Sentience and The Master of Chaos, and continues the adventures of Hanna Bassaino, human telepath and first-contact specialist aboard the spaceship Endeavor. less