These Burning Stars
These Burning Stars by Bethany Jacobs is a debut space opera published by Orbit in 2023, featuring 464 pages in English. The narrative centers around a dangerous quest for revenge set against the backdrop of an empire that spans star systems, built on a history of genocide. The story follows Jun Ironway, a thief who uncovers a secret that could threaten the ruling power of the galaxy, the Kindom. As she navigates this perilous landscape, she is pursued by two brutal clerics, Chono and Esek, who have their own hidden agendas.
Readers will find an intricate plot filled with manipulation and betrayal as the characters confront their pasts and each other. The book explores themes of revenge and power dynamics within a richly constructed universe. With elements of action and adventure woven throughout, These Burning Stars presents a compelling journey through a galaxy fraught with danger and intrigue. This edition offers a fresh perspective on science fiction, appealing to those interested in complex narratives and character-driven stories.
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WINNER OF THE 2024 PHILIP K. DICK AWARD
“These Burning Stars pulls off one of the most brazen, gasp-inducing reveals I’ve experienced in an age.” –Esquire
A dangerous cat-and-mouse quest for revenge. An empire that spans star systems, built on the bones of a genocide. A carefully hidden secret that could collapse worlds, hunted by three women with secrets of their own. This is an explosive space opera debut from one of the most powerful new voices in science fiction.
On a dusty backwater planet, occasional thief Jun Ironway has gotten her hands on the score of a lifetime: a secret that could raze the Kindom, the ruling power of the galaxy.
A star system away, preternaturally stoic Chono and brilliant hothead Esek– the two most brutal clerics of the Kindom–are tasked with hunting Jun down.
And tracking all three across the stars is a ghost from their shared past known only as Six. But what Six wants is anyone’s guess. It’s a game of manipulation and betrayal that could destroy them all. And they have no choice but to see it through.
★ “An intricate plot for revenge drives this far-future SF political thriller. An exciting start from a fresh talent.”―Kirkus (Starred Review)
★ “Readers who love smart thrillers and explosive science fiction won’t want to miss this book.”―Booklist (Starred Review)
★ “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)
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