Description: When humans set out to explore the universe, they found a number of planets suitable for colonizing. The one thing they didn't find was intelligent life. And so the terraforming of worlds began, with eager immigrant families temporarily housed in space stations till their new home planets were ready. But the technicians made one all-important mistake by introducing the alien Quill to worlds where they did not belong. The Quill were supposed to be destroyed when the crews finished their work, but some survived, multiplied, and mutated till they were no longer harmless. They were deadly.
Review Quotes: Winner of the 2002 Aurora Award for Best Novel
Praise for In the Company of Others "Czerneda also continues her tradition of having richly developed, believable characters, which makes her stories a joy to read." --SF Site "Whether you laugh, cry or think, "Gee. That could happen", my bet is that you will have enjoyed the trip and will be looking for more from Julie E. Czerneda." --SF Reader