{"product_id":"9781504064729","title":"Startide Rising","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eBrin, David\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen Road Media Sci-Fi \u0026amp; Fantasy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e05\/25\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA starship crew of humans and dolphins skirts the brink of interstellar war in this epic adventure by the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e–bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Postman\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e We are not alone. Humanity’s explorations have revealed galaxies inhabited by millions of intelligent species interacting under ancient traditions. Foremost among said traditions is \u003ci\u003euplift\u003c\/i\u003e, which requires all spacefaring races to welcome newcomers into Galactic culture by breeding and genetically guiding each client species to full sapience—but at a price. Patron races demand centuries of indentured servitude from each uplifted client. But is upstart humanity a patron or a client?\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e The Earthship \u003ci\u003eStreaker\u003c\/i\u003e—crewed by humans and uplifted dolphins and chimpanzees—discovers a derelict armada, perhaps left by the very first patrons, the fabled Progenitors. Suddenly the Five Galaxies teeter on the brink of all-out war as fanatics hunt \u003ci\u003eStreaker\u003c\/i\u003e for the secret. With a damaged ship and hostile aliens in pursuit, the crew must band together if they hope to survive . . .\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis book features a new introduction by the author.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Winner of the Hugo and Nebula Awards\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “An extraordinary achievement.” —Poul Anderson, award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eTau Zero\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “What a wonderful ride . . . \u003ci\u003eStartide Rising\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the books that I remember most fondly, out of all I have read, and rereading it thirty years later proved just as enjoyable as the first time. I remain amazed at how many different characters and subplots Brin juggles without a misstep, and the way he keeps the tension and suspense high throughout.” —Tor.com\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “This is one of the outstanding SF novels of recent years.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “One of maybe twenty science fiction novels that deserve the label \u003ci\u003eclassic\u003c\/i\u003e.” —\u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Open Road Media Sci-Fi \u0026 Fantasy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46594490007807,"sku":"9781504064729","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/Jacket_783ea7f7-442b-4138-a419-b8ec306b2ab3.jpg?v=1739406165","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/products\/9781504064729","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}