One of the most exciting new voices in space opera returns with the thrilling sequel to the
Philip K. Dick Award-winning These Burning Stars the explosive space opera debut that
launched the dangerous cat¿and¿mouse quest for revenge that will define a people forever. The
Jeveni have finally found freedom on the distant planet Capamame delivered from Kindom
oppression through their alliance with stoic Cleric Chono intrepid caster Jun Ironway and Six
the wildly unpredictable manipulator who has outwitted the Nightfoot family. But when Six and
Chono return to the Treble star systems the dream of freedom meets a dangerous test. The
Secretaries of the Kindom are intent on reclaiming power in the Treble as well as control over
the Jeveni. Meanwhile Jun Ironway and Jeveni collector Masar Hawks struggle to protect
Capamame from a population brimming with resentment not to mention a faceless saboteur
spreading mayhem and murder. As the two groups struggle to outwit their enemies divergent
battles wend toward a climatic reunion that will spark a revolution. But over it all hangs the
cruel legacy of Esek Nightfoot whose rippling effects may prove impossible to survive. Reader
reviews: 'Did the impossible feat of being even better than book one. One of the best sci-fi
books ever written' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This is the sequel I was hoping for filled with tension
political intrigue and action. The finale is going to be epic' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I fear I may never
read a space opera as entertaining as this ever again' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I continue to stand in awe of
Bethany Jacobs . . . the sequel to These Burning Stars is everything I had hoped for' ¿¿¿¿¿
'I can't say enough about how much I love this series but as ever that is more expressed in
shakingscreamingcrying and memes than uh . . . useful words . . . If there's any science
fiction you should be reading right now it's this series' ¿¿¿¿¿ Praise for These Burning
Stars: 'An exciting start from a fresh talent offering emotional and political complexity
plus plenty of interplanetary action' Kirkus (Starred Review) 'Readers who love smart
thrillers and explosive sf won't want to miss this book' Booklist (Starred Review) 'Plotted
like a chess match confident and surprising as Jacobs moves each piece thoughtfully across her
board . . . If Jacobs' second entry is anything like the first we'll have so much more to
discover across her universe in the years to come ' BookPage (Starred Review)
