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Midworld, which Amazon also says is #1 in the series, although I don't want to get into that (although I'm sure others will ), is $2.99 right now at Kindle US and Kobo US, and it's discountable at Kobo US.

Kindle US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0090WS0QU
Kindle US/Smile: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0090WS0QU
Kobo US: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/midworld-1

Spoiler:

A jungle planet must defend against exploitative aliens in this novel by the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
From the rich imagination of science fiction great Alan Dean Foster comes the story of Midworld, a Humanx Commonwealth planet that’s equally fragile and hostile. Covered by a lush rainforest, Midworld is home to a primitive society that lives in harmony with the natural world. But the arrival of an exploitative human company, whose workers know nothing of Midworld’s delicate ecosystem, sparks a conflict. Should Midworld’s villagers aid the humans or stand against them? The hero of Foster’s addictive page-turner, Born, decides to lead two humans across the perilous jungle. His choice propels Midworld toward annihilation—and leads him headlong into a battle for survival.

And Nor Crystal Tears is also on sale and discountable at Kobo US: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/nor-crystal-tears-1

Originally Posted by Tarana

Nor Crystal Tears - Alan Dean Foster $1.99 Amazon Only
Humanx Commonwealth

Excellent book and does not require you to have read previous books in the series. First contact novel from alien perspective.