--- product_id: 15432120 title: "Precursor (Foreigner series Book 4)" brand: "c. j. cherryh" price: "₱1584" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/15432120-precursor-foreigner-series-book-4 store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # Precursor (Foreigner series Book 4) **Brand:** c. j. cherryh **Price:** ₱1584 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Precursor (Foreigner series Book 4) by c. j. cherryh - **How much does it cost?** ₱1584 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/15432120-precursor-foreigner-series-book-4) ## Best For - c. j. cherryh enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted c. j. cherryh brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Precursor (Foreigner series Book 4) ## Images ![Precursor (Foreigner series Book 4) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/813IlEL1-SL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars First book of the Second trilogy in the Foreigner Series *by T***Y on Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2022* In this first book of the second trilogy of the Foreigner series, translator and human representative Bren Cameron finds himself launched once more into the depths of intrigue, this time literally.For two hundred years the humans and the Atevi have shared the planet. Peace is tentative and conducted via a paidhi - or translator/representative. Technology is exchanged at a careful rate. Enter the Phoenix star ship, the ship that first brought humans to the system, returning with word of hostile aliens who could potentially be on their way with destructive weapons to wage war.Three years later, the Atevi have achieved what was previously thought impossible, building and launching a space shuttle to revive the aging space station. It looks to be the beginning of a new association between humans and Atevi when suddenly the Phoenix recalls their own representative without notice. Once more Bren finds himself in the middle of three way cultural differences, intrigue and hostilities that threaten the tentative peace currently in place.The book starts out a little slow, but helps to ease the reader back into the Foreigner universe. Pace picks up quickly as players play a game of deception, cultures clash, and Bren struggles to resolve the rapidly degrading situation before there is bloodshed.A fantastic read, full of action without sacrificing the intellectual questions regarding culture, race, and what it means to be human. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Great read! *by B***N on Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2023* I continue to enjoy this series. CJ Cherryh writes Sci Fi that is unlike any that I have read. I really enjoyed that this one was about negotiations. Bren has become a Lord and powerful member of the Atevi court. As with the previous books, there is lots of intrigue and this time the race you are in the dark about is human ironically. Looking forward to the next one! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Hugely enjoying this series. (Yes, I've read the first four books in two weeks.) *by M***E on Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2021* This is book four in a long-running science fiction series that began with Foreigner (1994) and currently numbers twenty-one books. I've greatly enjoyed the first four books and will begin with general remarks that apply to them collectively, before progressing to comments on book four in particular. Mild spoilers ahead.The series, at least thus far, centers on Bren Cameron, a human translator and mediator embedded in an alien civilization. Bren's thoughts are shown in a depth that I found fascinating and highly immersive. This careful meticulous detail reminds me of reading L. E. Modesitt, Jr., though Cherryh's themes are not Modesitt's. I note that some readers find the level of detail an annoyance and the pace slow. For myself, I was riveted to all but the beginnings of the books. (Book one has two introductory sections before moving to Bren; subsequent books were slowed down by recapping earlier material.)Through Bren, the books conjure an intricate alien civilization, one in which words such as "friend" and "love" have no close equivalent, and in which there is an official, highly-respected Assassins Guild. Bren is a very sympathetic character, who finds himself in difficult situations where the stakes are high. I'm also very fond of several of the supporting characters, especially the assassins Banichi and Jago, and the elderly grande dame, Ilisidi. The plot builds from book to book, with developments from the small and personal to those of a sweeping political impact.Somewhat less mild spoilers follow for book four. In book four, the scope widens to encompass a long-abandoned orbiting space station and the return of the humans who built it. The series has me helplessly in its grip. I feel the impending menace of a hostile alien species hovering in the background. I am entirely attached to Bren and his allies, most but not all of whom are alien. I particularly enjoyed Ilisidi's entry into the novel: she is a presence simultaneously formidable and wonderful.Four out of five orbiting stars.About my reviews: I try to review every book I read, including those that I don't end up enjoying. The reviews are not scholarly, but just indicate my reaction as a reader, reading being my addiction. I am miserly with 5-star reviews; 4 stars means I liked a book very much; 3 stars means I liked it; 2 stars means I didn't like it (though often the 2-star books are very popular with other readers and/or are by authors whose other work I've loved). --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/15432120-precursor-foreigner-series-book-4](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/15432120-precursor-foreigner-series-book-4) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*