Paperback, 320 pages
Published Oct. 27, 2020 by Tor Books.
Over two hundred years after the first colonists landed on Pax, a new set of explorers arrives from Earth on what they claim is a temporary scientific mission.
But the Earthlings misunderstand the nature of the Pax settlement and its real leader. Even as Stevland attempts to protect his human tools, a more insidious enemy than the Earthlings makes itself known.
Stevland is not the apex species on Pax.
Content warning Mild spoiler
Sadly drops off sharply compared to the excellent first book. Bizarre decision to, instead of further exploring the rich and complex interactions between humans and alien plants and animals; more humans from fascist Earth are brought in.
