About “This alien shore”
A New York Times Notable Book of the Year exploring the second age of space colonization, when one of Earth's first colonies has restored humanity at a high price: a monopoly over all human commerce. When a satellite is attacked by corporate raiders, a woman flees to a ship bound for the Up-and-Out and discovers a secret the universe may not be ready to face.
Praise for “This alien shore”
“C. S. Friedman borrows some big ideas from writers like Cordwainer Smith, Frank Herbert, and Samuel R. Delaney, and runs with them. Instead of stumbling under the burden, she succeeds in making the material her own.”
“Friedman keeps her tale moving at a vigorous pace that's boosted through an abundance of well-chosen details.... It is likely to hold readers' interest tenaciously.”
“Once again Ms. Friedman offers us great richness in both concept and detail, ingeniously weaving together two strong plotlines and piquant characters into a superior reading experience.”
Book details
- First published
- 1998
- Latest edition
- 2020 · ISBN 9781800245372
- Pages
- 592
View more editions (5)
| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Alien Shore | 2020 | 9781800245372 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | This Alien Shore | 2020 | 9780756417420 | Buy on Amazon |
| This Alien Shore | 2019 | 9780008385910 | Buy on Amazon | |
| This Alien Shore | 2009 | 9781101152553 | Buy on Amazon | |
| This alien shore | 1998 | 0886777984 | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is This alien shore?
This alien shore by C. S. Friedman has 592 pages.
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