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Fleet of Worlds

by Larry Niven and Edward M. Lerner

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Publisher Comments:

Fleet of Worlds marks Larry Niven's first full novel-length collaboration within his Known Space universe, the playground he created for his bestselling Ringworld series. Teaming up with fellow SF writer Edward M. Lerner, Fleet of Worlds takes a closer look at the Human-Puppeteer (Citizens) relations and the events leading up to Niven's first Ringworld novel. Kirsten Quinn-Kovacs is among the best and brightest of her people. She gratefully serves the gentle race that rescued her ancestors from a dying starship, gave them a world, and nurtures them still. If only the Citizens knew where Kirsten’s people came from….  

A chain reaction of supernovae at the galaxy’s core has unleashed a wave of lethal radiation that will sterilize the galaxy. The Citizens flee, taking their planets, the Fleet of Worlds, with them.

Someone must scout ahead, and Kirsten and her crew eagerly volunteer. Under the guiding eye of Nessus, their Citizen mentor, they explore for any possible dangers in the Fleet’s path—and uncover long-hidden truths that will shake the foundations of worlds. 

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Synopsis:

A brand-new novel set in Niven's Known Space, two hundred years before the discovery of the Ringworld.

About the Author

LARRY NIVEN is the multiple Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author of the Ringworld series, along with many other science fiction masterpieces. His Beowulf's Children, co-authored with Jerry Pournelle and Steven Barnes was a New York Times bestseller. He lives in Chatsworth, California. EDWARD M. LERNER has degrees in physics and computer science, a background that kept him mostly out of trouble until he began writing SF full-time. His books include Probe, Moonstruck, and the collection Creative Destruction. Fleet of Worlds is his first collaboration with Larry Niven. He lives in Virginia with Ruth, his wife of a mere 35 years.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780765318251
Publisher:
Tor Classics
Subject:
Science Fiction - General
Author:
Niven, Larry
Author:
Lerner, Edward M.
Subject:
Science / General
Subject:
Science fiction
Subject:
Outer space Exploration.
Publication Date:
October 2007
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Pages:
299
Dimensions:
9.56x6.37x1.11 in. 1.17 lbs.

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