{"product_id":"the-companions","title":"The Companions","description":"\u003cp\u003eHumankind 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 humankinds beloved companions. Time is running out for Jewels 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 ...\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44974440153141,"sku":"ByrdShop_0575076283","price":91.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780575076280.jpg?v=1770658716","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-companions","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}