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Strange visitors throw a planet of refugees into chaos in this science fiction adventure by the author of New York Times bestseller The Uplift War. Book One in the Uplift Storm Trilogy Centuries ago, the Buyur race abandoned Jijo. Now off-limits to settlers, it’s warded by guardian machines who will protect the planet until the Institutes of the Five Galaxies declare Jijo ready—in another million years—for new civilization. But mere laws and guardians can’t keep out the desperate. Clandestine bands of “sooners” have sneaked down to the lonely planet. Six intelligent races—all refugees—have bickered . . . then built a new society in the wilds of Jijo, hidden beneath forest canopies. Together they live in harmony—and in fear of the day their illegal colony will be discovered and judgment from the Five Galaxies will rain down upon them. One day a strange starship finally does appear on Jijo. But its owners do not bring law or judgment. Only dire secrets. And they’ll do whatever it takes to keep them . . . This ebook features a new introduction by the author. Hugo Award Finalist “A captivating read . . . Brightness Reef leaves you looking forward to more. It’s a worthy addition to what promises to be a great science fiction series.” —Star Tribune “Brin is a skillful storyteller. . . . There is more than enough action to keep the book exciting, and like all good serials, the first volume ends with a bang.” —The Plain Dealer “A universe that’s immensely appealing, leaving readers hungry for more of this exciting, epic adventure.” —Publishers Weekly “Tremendously inventive, ambitious work.” —Kirkus Reviews “A timely, science fictional contemplation of the refugee experience.”—Santa Fe Reporter
Series
6 primary books8 released booksThe Uplift Saga is a 8-book series with 6 primary works first released in 1980 with contributions by David Brin and Kevin Lenagh.
Series
3 primary booksUplift Storm Trilogy is a 3-book series with 3 primary works first released in 1995 with contributions by David Brin.
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Had some significant pacing problems, and in general not Brin's greatest work. Hope the other two books in the series are better.
Quite good on a re-read. Not quite up to the level of [b:Startide Rising 234501 Startide Rising (The Uplift Saga, #2) David Brin https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1476445711l/234501.SY75.jpg 251634] or [b:The Uplift War 234489 The Uplift War (The Uplift Saga, #3) David Brin https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1375272637l/234489.SY75.jpg 98235] but still quite good indeed.Fair warning: Unlike the earlier uplift books, Brightness Reef is not a stand-alone story. It is the first of a trilogy – basically all one long story. I do wish David Brin would return to the planet Kithrup (Startide Rising) and tell us the fate of those who remained behind (Tom Orley, Charles Dart, and the others). I am sure there is a great story waiting to be told there.