About the book
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)
Editions of These Burning Stars
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780316463324
- EBook
- ISBN 9780316463423
Read an Excerpt
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is These Burning Stars about?
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)
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in These Burning Stars?
Fiction > Science fiction > Science fiction: space opera
Where can I read a sample of These Burning Stars?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780316463324
Is These Burning Stars part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series The Kindom Trilogy
Who is/are the Author/s of the book These Burning Stars?
Bethany Jacobs
Who is the Publisher of the book These Burning Stars?
Orbit
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
These Burning Stars is available as paperback(ISBN 9780316463324) and ebook(ISBN 9780316463423)
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