{"product_id":"precursor-isbn-9780886779108","title":"Precursor","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe fourth novel in Cherryh’s \u003ci\u003eForeigner\u003c\/i\u003e space opera series, a groundbreaking tale of first contact and its consequences…\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver three years have passed since the reappearance of the starship \u003ci\u003ePhoenix\u003c\/i\u003e, which two centuries before left an isolated colony of humans on the world of the volatile \u003ci\u003eatevi\u003c\/i\u003e. Since that time, humans have lived in exile on the island of Mospheira; but the unexpected return of the \u003ci\u003ePhoenix \u003c\/i\u003ehas shattered the fragile political balance of these two nearly incompatible races. For the captains of the \u003ci\u003ePhoenix \u003c\/i\u003eoffer the \u003ci\u003eatevi \u003c\/i\u003esomething the Mospheiran humans never could—access to the stars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e For three breakneck years, the atevi labor to build a space shuttle which will bear their representatives to the \u003ci\u003ePhoenix\u003c\/i\u003e, to strengthen connections with their new human allies and retain their bid for control of their world. But as soon as the shuttle proves spaceworthy, the captains of the \u003ci\u003ePhoenix \u003c\/i\u003esuddenly recall their planetary delegates, breaking diplomatic contact and initiating a vicious bid for political dominance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e But the powerful head of the \u003ci\u003eatevi's\u003c\/i\u003e Western Association is not to be outmaneuvered, and he sends his own diplomat, or \u003ci\u003epaidhi\u003c\/i\u003e, Bren Cameron, into space to negotiate. Thrust into a political maelstrom with almost no preparation, can Bren gain control of the station and political supremacy for the \u003ci\u003eatevi \u003c\/i\u003ewithout sparking a three-sided interspecies war?\"A powerful look at the effects of alienation on individuals and societies...probably \u003cb\u003ethe best series installment of the year\u003c\/b\u003e, and a welcome return from one of our very best writers.\" —\u003ci\u003eLocus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The novel features well-developed characters and Cherryh's trademark sophisticated political negotiations and strong prose. Of particular note is the author's ongoing exploration of the \u003ci\u003eatevi\u003c\/i\u003e, one of the more fascinating alien cultures ever imagined. Taken as a whole, this series represents \u003cb\u003emainstream SF at its very best.\u003c\/b\u003e\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Cherryh continues to explore the rich culture portrayed in the \u003ci\u003eForeigner \u003c\/i\u003etrilogy with this first novel in a new series. Combining hard SF with realistically complex characters, this blend of adventure and intrigue in the far reaches of space belongs in most SF collections.\" —\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eSuperior alien-contact series\u003c\/b\u003e...another intriguing human\/alien struggle.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Once again, readers can revel in Ms. Cherryh's \u003cb\u003eravishing characterization and sensitive exploration of cultural subtleties.\u003c\/b\u003e\" —\u003ci\u003eRT Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eC. J. Cherryh \u003c\/b\u003eplanned to write since the age of ten. When she was older, she learned to use a typewriter while triple-majoring in Classics, Latin, and Greek. With more than seventy books to her credit, and the winner of three Hugo Awards, she is one of the most prolific and highly respected authors in the science fiction field. Cherryh was recently named a Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master by the Science Fiction Writers of America. She lives in Washington state. She can be found at cherryh.com.","brand":"DAW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301777854693,"sku":"NP9780886779108","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780886779108.jpg?v=1767735056","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/precursor-isbn-9780886779108","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}