{"product_id":"on-vicious-worlds","title":"On Vicious Worlds","description":"\u003cb\u003eONE OF ESQUIRE'S BEST SCI-FI BOOKS OF 2024 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e And over it all hangs the cruel legacy of Esek Nightfoot. A legacy that may prove impossible to escape. . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThese Burning Stars\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ★ \"An intricate plot for revenge drives this far-future SF political thriller. An exciting start from a fresh talent.\"―Kirkus (Starred Review) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ★ \"Readers who love smart thrillers and explosive science fiction won't want to miss this book.\"―Booklist (Starred Review) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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":"Bethany Jacobs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53943949852885,"sku":"BS-I6J-463522","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/7170\/2485\/files\/9780316463522-HD.jpg?v=1779820131","url":"https:\/\/www.acornbookshop.com\/products\/on-vicious-worlds","provider":"Acorn Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}