Humankind has arrived on Moss to discover if any intelligent native life exists there, and to assess the planet, recently discovered by the Derac, a nomadic space-faring race, for development - and profit. Multi-coloured shapes of dancing light have been spotted; strange sounds are heard in the night; the researchers name them the Mossen and send for a linquist to ascertain if it is evidence of intelligent life. Jewel Delis has accompanied her half-brother Paul to this verdant paradise. Her task is to help Paul decipher the strange language of the Mossen - but she has a secret mission too. A new law on Earth means the imminent massacre of all beasts great and small, so Jewel must discover if Moss holds the promise of sanctuary for the doomed animals - once humankind's beloved companions. Time is running out for Jewel's creatures, but it might be running out for Humanity too: the Planet Moss, itself a living entity, is not sure it cares for any of the species currently living on its surface ...
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Hardback Editions
February 2004 : Hardback
| Title: The Companions (GOLLANCZ S.F.) Author(s):: Sheri S. Tepper ISBN: 0575075651 / 9780575075658 (UK edition) Publisher: Gollancz Availability: Amazon Amazon UK |
August 2003 : Hardback
| Title: The Companions: A Novel Author(s):: Sheri S. Tepper ISBN: 006053821X / 9780060538217 (USA edition) Publisher: Harper Voyager Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA |
Paperback Editions
March 2005 : Paperback
| Title: The Companions (GOLLANCZ S.F.) Author(s):: Sheri S. Tepper ISBN: 0575076283 / 9780575076280 (UK edition) Publisher: Gollancz Availability: Amazon Amazon UK |
August 2004 : Mass Market Paperback
| Title: The Companions Author(s):: Sheri S. Tepper ISBN: 0060538228 / 9780060538224 (USA edition) Publisher: Harper Voyager Availability: Amazon UK Amazon Amazon CA |
February 2004 : Paperback
| Title: The Companions (GOLLANCZ S.F.) Author(s):: Sheri S. Tepper ISBN: 057507566X / 9780575075665 (UK edition) Publisher: Gollancz Availability: Amazon Amazon UK |
Kindle Editions
September 2011 : Kindle edition
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September 2009 : Kindle edition
| Title: The Companions Author(s):: Sheri S. Tepper ISBN: B002QHATE2 Publisher: HarperCollins e-books Availability: Amazon Amazon UK |
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