{"product_id":"on-vicious-worlds","title":"On Vicious Worlds","description":"\u003cb\u003eONE OF ESQUIRE'S BEST SCI-FI BOOKS OF 2024 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Bethany Jacobs returns with \u003ci\u003eOn Vicious Worlds\u003c\/i\u003e, the electrifying sequel to \u003ci\u003eThese Burning Stars\u003c\/i\u003e, the Philip K. Dick Award–winning space opera novel about revenge, power, and the price of legacy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Jeveni have found a fragile sense of peace on the ice planet of Capamame, far from the Kindom’s domineering control. There, Jun Ironway and Masar Hawks are tasked with the impossible: protecting their colony from a faceless saboteur who is hell-bent on spreading mayhem and murder through the colony.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Meanwhile, stoic Cleric Chono and Six, the wild manipulator responsible for outwitting the Nightfoot family, struggle to stay one step ahead of their enemies. A collision is on the horizon. One that could ignite the spark of revolution.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e And over it all hangs the cruel legacy of Esek Nightfoot. A legacy that may prove impossible to escape. . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThese Burning Stars\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ★ “An intricate plot for revenge drives this far-future SF political thriller. An exciting start from a fresh talent.”―Kirkus (Starred Review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ★ \"Readers who love smart thrillers and explosive science fiction won’t want to miss this book.\"―Booklist (Starred Review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ★ \"A devilishly fun thrill ride ... These Burning Stars is plotted like a chess match, confident and surprising as Jacobs moves each piece thoughtfully across her board.\"―BookPage (Starred Review)","brand":"Orbit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44422091866290,"sku":"9780316463522","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0536\/7418\/0786\/files\/O_a5cd58a2-3108-4a15-b05b-a411a73b4841.jpg?v=1768215725","url":"https:\/\/shop.hachettebookgroup.com\/products\/on-vicious-worlds","provider":"Hachette Book Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}