Fleet of Worlds (Fleet of Worlds series Book 1)

Name: Fleet of Worlds (Fleet of Worlds series Book 1)
Price: 9.79 USD
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Rating: 4.4 (920 reviews)
Author: Larry Niven

by Larry Niven

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4.4 (920)

4.4 stars from 920 reviews. Top 91% of Science Fiction books we track.

285 pages~4.8 hr readPublished by Macmillan + ORMPublished 2008-08-26

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Perfect for you if...

You've read Ringworld and want to understand the Puppeteers' side of the story before the events of that novel.
You enjoy hard SF that explores alien motivations and political tensions without hand-holding exposition.
You like character-driven stories where the protagonist's loyalty is tested by uncomfortable truths.

Maybe not for you if...

You need standalone worldbuilding explained from scratch. This book assumes familiarity with Known Space.
You prefer action-driven plots over philosophical questions about deception and obligation.
You want a complete resolution. This is book one of a series and sets up larger mysteries.

About this book

Fleet of Worlds is Larry Niven's first full novel-length collaboration set in his Known Space universe, created for the Ringworld series. Written with SF author Edward M. Lerner, the novel explores Human-Puppeteer (Citizens) relations and events preceding Niven's first Ringworld novel. Kirsten Quinn-Kovacs is among the best of her people. She serves the gentle race that rescued her ancestors from a dying starship, gave them a world, and continues to nurture them. However, the Citizens do not know where Kirsten's people originated. A chain reaction of supernovae at the galaxy's core has released lethal radiation that will sterilize the galaxy. The Citizens flee, taking their planets—the Fleet of Worlds—with them. Kirsten and her crew volunteer to scout ahead. Under the guidance of Nessus, their Citizen mentor, they explore for dangers in the Fleet's path and uncover long-hidden truths that will shake the foundations of worlds. This title is sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

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Currently 4.4★ from 920 reviews

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