{"product_id":"these-burning-stars-bethany-jacobs-9780316463324","title":"These Burning Stars","description":"\u003cb\u003eWINNER OF THE 2024 PHILIP K. DICK AWARD \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ★ \u003cb\u003e\"An intricate plot for revenge drives this far-future SF political thriller. An exciting start from a fresh talent.\"―\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e (Starred Review)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ★ \u003cb\u003e\"Readers who love smart thrillers and explosive science fiction won't want to miss this book.\"―\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e (Starred Review)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ★ \u003cb\u003e\"A devilishly fun thrill ride ... \u003ci\u003eThese Burning Stars\u003c\/i\u003e is plotted like a chess match, confident and surprising as Jacobs moves each piece thoughtfully across her board.\"―\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e (Starred Review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bethany Jacobs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0316463329\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780316463324\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Orbit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/17\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 464\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.19h x 5.43w x 1.34d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/21\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2023 pg. 55\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/15\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2023 pg. 74","brand":"Bethany Jacobs","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44131047866623,"sku":"9780316463324","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b2635430-786c-45f4-bd25-a4cc9c0a208f.jpg?v=1687472696","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/these-burning-stars-bethany-jacobs-9780316463324","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}