Brightness Reef (The Uplift Saga Book 4)

Centuries ago, the Buyur race abandoned the planet Jijo and placed it off-limits to settlers, protected by guardian machines until the Institutes of the Five Galaxies declare it ready for new civilization in a million years. Despite these restrictions, desperate refugees have illegally settled on the planet. Six intelligent races have built a hidden society together in Jijo's forests, living in harmony while fearing discovery and judgment from the Five Galaxies. When a strange starship unexpectedly arrives at Jijo, its appearance threatens the colony's existence. However, the ship's owners do not come to enforce law or deliver judgment. Instead, they carry dangerous secrets and will take any measures necessary to protect them. This ebook includes a new introduction by the author. The book is the fourth in The Uplift Saga series and was a Hugo Award Finalist.