01685cam a2200313 4500 544209959 TxAuBib 20220202120000.0 210609s2022||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2021028102 9781984820556 HRD 28.99 1984820559 HRD 28.99 TxAuBib Birmingham, John, 1964- The shattered skies [BOOK] / John Birmingham. 1st ed. New York : Del Rey, [2022] 465 pages ; 25 cm. Cruel stars trilogy ; 2 "Humanity's last remaining heroes must rebuild and protect civilization after a long dormant enemy shattered their once-peaceful empire in this thrilling sequel to The Cruel Stars. The Sturm, a group of "species purists" intent on destroying any human with genetic or cybernetic enhancements, returned from the far reaches of Dark Space to wage a war against humanity. Though their victory seemed inevitable, a small group of reluctant heroes managed to beat back the invading force. Now left with the remainsof a crippled civilization, they must work together to rebuild--and to stand guard, in case those weren't the only enemies hiding in the dark.."-- Provided by publisher. 20220202. Imaginary wars and battles Fiction. Extraterrestrial beings Fiction. Good and evil Fiction. Cyborgs Fiction. Space warfare Fiction. Science fiction. Cruel stars trilogy ; 2.