"Unicorn Mountain" by Michael Bishop is a science fiction novel set in a future where humanity has discovered a way to travel to other planets and interact with alien life forms. The story follows a team of scientists and explorers as they journey to a distant planet in search of a mythical creature known as a unicorn. Along the way, they encounter a variety of strange and dangerous creatures, as well as unexpected challenges that test their skills and their resolve. As they delve deeper into the mysteries of the planet, they begin to uncover secrets that threaten to change their understanding of the universe forever.

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