Overview
Strange visitors throw a planet of refugees into chaos in this science fiction adventure by the author of New York Times bestseller The Uplift War.
Book One in the Uplift Storm Trilogy
Centuries ago, the Buyur race abandoned Jijo. Now off-limits to settlers, itās warded by guardian machines who will protect the planet until the Institutes of the Five Galaxies declare Jijo readyāin another million yearsāfor new civilization.
But mere laws and guardians canāt keep out the desperate. Clandestine bands of āsoonersā have sneaked down to the lonely planet. Six intelligent racesāall refugeesāhave bickeredĀ .Ā .Ā . then built a new society in the wilds of Jijo, hidden beneath forest canopies. Together they live in harmonyāand in fear of the day their illegal colony will be discovered and judgment from the Five Galaxies will rain down upon them.
One day a strange starship finally does appear on Jijo. But its owners do not bring law or judgment. Only dire secrets. And theyāll do whatever it takes to keep themĀ .Ā .Ā .
This book features a new introduction by the author.
Hugo Award Finalist
āA captivating readĀ .Ā .Ā . Brightness Reef leaves you looking forward to more. Itās a worthy addition to what promises to be a great science fiction series.ā āStar Tribune
āBrin is a skillful storyteller.Ā .Ā .Ā . There is more than enough action to keep the book exciting, and like all good serials, the first volume ends with a bang.ā āThe Plain DealerĀ
āA universe thatās immensely appealing, leaving readers hungry for more of this exciting, epic adventure.ā āPublishers WeeklyĀ
āTremendously inventive, ambitious work.ā āKirkus Reviews
āA timely, science fictional contemplation of the refugee experience.āāSanta Fe Reporter
This book title, Brightness Reef, ISBN: 9781504064736, by David Brin, published by Open Road Integrated Media, Inc. (May 25, 2021) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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