Cibola Burn
| Author | James S. A. Corey |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Daniel Dociu |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Expanse |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Published | June 17, 2014 |
| Publisher | Orbit Books |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 592 |
| ISBN | 978-0-316-21762-0 |
| Preceded by | Abaddon's Gate |
| Followed by | Nemesis Games |
Cibola Burn is a 2014 science fiction novel by James S. A. Corey (pen name of Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck) and the fourth book in The Expanse series.[1] It follows the crew of the Rocinante as they join the flood of humanity out into the galaxy, using the gates built by the ancient civilization that also produced the protomolecule.
At the release of Cibola Burn, Orbit Books announced that James S. A. Corey would write 3 additional books in the series (adding to 2 that were already planned) to bring the series to 9 novels and various short stories.[2]
Synopsis
After the events of Abaddon's Gate, humanity has gained access to thousands of new worlds and solar systems through the gate networks. At the start of Cibola Burn the United Nations, Martian, and Outer Planets Alliance governments have thus far restricted exploration and colonization efforts to one corporate scientific survey mission to one of these planets. Complicating matters is the existence of a colonial settlement already existing on the planet from before the military blockade of the rings came into effect. Both sides claim ownership in a confrontation reflecting many colonial interactions throughout history. Jim Holden is sent to mediate the interactions between the colonists and scientists when political and racial tensions culminate in violence. Still dogged by the disembodied presence of Miller, who wishes to investigate the disappearance of the planet's former inhabitants, Holden arrives on a world on the verge of war. Yet the biggest danger to the colonists, scientists, and Holden, himself is not the human disagreements that they have brought with them, but the frontier itself. As with the settling of the American West and many colonial projects of Earth's past, the frontier into which humanity has ventured is vast, uncontrolled, and full of dangers. When a mysterious disease and horrific disaster strike at the same time and threaten the lives not only of the colonists, but all those in orbit as well, Holden and Miller must brave the ruins of an alien civilization in search of the one thing that might save them all.
Reception
Publishers Weekly gave Cibola Burn a starred review and called it "splendid".[3]
References
- ↑ "Cover Reveals! CIBOLA BURN by James S.A. Corey and THE WIDOW’S HOUSE by Daniel Abraham, by John DeNardo". 5 September 2013. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
- ↑ "Cibola Burn is available now and a big announcement!" http://www.orbitbooks.net/2014/06/17/cibola-burn-available-now-big-announcement/ June 17th, 2014 Retrieved March 09 2015
- ↑ "Cibola Burn: The Expanse, Book Four". 7 April 2014. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
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