num_pages: 384
description: Humankind has tried to colonize the planet Jubal, but the massive crystal Presences seem to hold true dominion. It is suspected that they are alive and intelligent but all that is known for certain is that they restrict travel and technology - and that they can be deadly. Before those who would do so can destroy them, the Presences must break their long silence.
language: English
title: AFTER LONG SILENCE
titlecomplete: AFTER LONG SILENCE
genres: Music, Fantasy, Speculative Fiction, Aliens, Novels, Science Fiction Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction
ratings_count: 918
publisher: Bantam Spectra