Beneath the Gated Sky

Reed, Robert

ISBN 10: 0312862695 / ISBN 13: 9780312862695

Published by Tor Books, New York, NY, U.S.A., 1997

About this Item

first edition, fine in fine dustjacket.

Seller Inventory # 000335

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Beneath the Gated Sky
• Publisher: Tor Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0312862695
• ISBN 13: 9780312862695
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • American SF Hardcovers

About this title

Synopsis

Having survived their harrowing infiltration of an alien world for the sake of humanity, Porshe and Cornell return to Earth, only to discover a conspiracy so profound that it casts doubt on the very people whom they trusted with their lives.

Reviews

Part sequel to, part expansion of Beyond the Veil of Stars (1994). Unlike Reed's usual practice, however, the hypercosmic complications come first: The Earth is connected to billions of other worlds via microscopic wormholes, or ``intrusions,'' that allow beings to pass through; on the other side they're reborn into the bodies of the planet's dominant species. The Cosmic Event Agency recruited Cornell Novak and others as explorers, hoping to grab advanced alien technology. During one trip, Cornell met Porsche Neal; she turned out to be an alien from planet Jarrtee, a refugee and part of an extended family of interplanetary travelers known as the Few. Porsche and Cornell plan to expose the wicked activities of the CEA, but, unfortunately, Porsche's cousin Trinidad betrays them. So with their families held hostage, Porsche and Cornell are forced to help Trinidad and the CEA kidnap Jarrtee's finest minds. Porsche, meanwhile, learns that Trinidad isn't a Few at all, but a hostile alien Other--a species whose purpose is to stir up wars and depopulate planets so that they can move in and take over. The unbelievable cosmic setup aside: aliens of real depth and conviction, well-articulated plotting, above-average characters, and an absorbing narrative--all add up to Reed's best outing so far. Anticipate at least one more volume in the same vein. -- Copyright ©1997, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.