"The Pride of Chanur" by C. J. Cherryh is the first book in the Alliance-Union Universe series, published by Penguin Publishing Group in 1982. This mass market paperback features a 352-page storyline that falls under the genres of fantasy, science fiction, and action & adventure. The novel follows Chanur, a powerful alien race, in a psychological and intriguing narrative set in a complex and imaginative universe. With its engaging plot and well-developed characters, this book is a must-read for fans of the genre.