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, it's warded by guardian machines who will protect the planet
until the Institutes of the Five Galaxies declare Jijo ready--in another
million years--for new civilization.
But mere laws and guardians can't keep out the desperate. Clandestine
bands of "sooners" have sneaked down to the lonely planet. Six
intelligent races--all refugees--have bickered . . . then built a new
society in the wilds of Jijo, hidden beneath forest canopies. Together
they live in harmony--and 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 they'll do whatever
it takes to keep them . . .
This book features a new introduction by the author.
Hugo Award Finalist
"A captivating read . . . Brightness Reef leaves you looking forward
to more. It's a worthy addition to what promises to be a great science
fiction series." --Star Tribune
"Brin is a skillful storyteller. . . . There is more than enough action
to keep the book exciting, and like all good serials, the first volume
ends with a bang." --The Plain Dealer
"A universe that's immensely appealing, leaving readers hungry for more
of this exciting, epic adventure." --Publishers Weekly ****
"Tremendously inventive, ambitious work." --Kirkus Reviews
"A timely, science fictional contemplation of the refugee
experience."--Santa Fe Reporter
