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Fleet of Worlds : 200 Years Before the Discovery of the Ringworld - Larry Niven

Fleet of Worlds

200 Years Before the Discovery of the Ringworld

By: Larry Niven, Edward M. Lerner

Paperback | 8 November 2011

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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. 
Industry Reviews
"Great storytelling is still alive in science fiction because of Larry Niven, and his finest work is the Ringworld series." --Orson Scott Card, bestselling author of Ender's Game

"For three and a half decades, nobody's done it better than Larry Niven." --Steven Barnes

"Niven is an undisputed master in the field.." --David Gerrold Great storytelling is still alive in science fiction because of Larry Niven, and his finest work is the Ringworld series. "Orson Scott Card, bestselling author of Ender's Game"

For three and a half decades, nobody's done it better than Larry Niven. "Steven Barnes"

Niven is an undisputed master in the field.. "David Gerrold"" "Great storytelling is still alive in science fiction because of Larry Niven, and his finest work is the Ringworld series." --Orson Scott Card, bestselling author of "Ender's Game " "For three and a half decades, nobody's done it better than Larry Niven." --Steven Barnes "Niven is an undisputed master in the field.." --David Gerrold PRAISE FOR "FLEET OF WORLDS"

"A lively prequel to Niven's 1970 classic, "Ringworld." . . . Fans of hard SF will be well rewarded."--"Publishers Weekly"

"Exceptional freshness and suspense . . . full of startling revelations about human and puppeteer politics."--"Booklist"

"A far-future SF mystery/adventure set two centuries before the discovery of the Ringworld by humans. . . . . Intriguing human and alien characters and lucid scientific detail."--"Library Journal"

"A new Known Space book, particularly one with new information about Puppeteers and their doings behind the scenes of human history, needs recommending within the science fiction community about as much as a new Harry Potter novel does - well, anywhere. But Niven and Lerner have produced a novel that can stand on its own as well as part of the Known Space franchise."--"Locus"

"If you're a Niven fan, just go buy the book. It's that good!...It&# PRAISE FOR "FLEET OF WORLDS""A lively prequel to Niven's 1970 classic, "Ringworld," . . . Fans of hard SF will be well rewarded."--"Publishers Weekly"

"Exceptional freshness and suspense . . . full of startling revelations about human and puppeteer politics."--"Booklist"

"A far-future SF mystery/adventure set two centuries before the discovery of the Ringworld by humans. . . . . Intriguing human and alien characters and lucid scientific detail."--"Library Journal"

"A new Known Space book, particularly one with new information about Puppeteers and their doings behind the scenes of human history, needs recommending within the science fiction community about as much as a new Harry Potter novel does - well, anywhere. But Niven and Lerner have produced a novel that can stand on its own as well as part of the Known Space franchise."--"Locus"

"If you're a Niven fan, just go buy the book. It's that good!...It's the finest Known Space work in many, many years that I've had the pleasure to read. This is an essential read for anyone interested in how good science fiction can be."--"Green Man Review"

"A very worthy addition to the ongoing Known Space future history."--SciFi.com

"As we have long expected from Niven, it's a great read, and Lerner--as "Analog" readers know--has the knack as well. You'll enjoy this one."--"Analog Science Fiction and Fact"

"Larry Niven and Edward M. Lerner have teamed up to write the prequel [to "Ringworld"], and it's well worth reading whether you've read "Ringworld" and its subsequent books or not."--SFRevu.com

"If a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, a lot of knowledge can rock worlds."--"Kansas City"" Star" PRAISE FOR "FLEET OF WORLDS" "A lively prequel to Niven's 1970 classic, "Ringworld," . . . Fans of hard SF will be well rewarded."--"Publishers Weekly"

"Exceptional freshness and suspense . . . full of startling revelations about human and puppeteer politics."--"Booklist" "A far-future SF mystery/adventure set two centuries before the discovery of the Ringworld by humans. . . . . Intriguing human and alien characters and lucid scientific detail."--"Library Journal"

"A new Known Space book, particularly one with new information about Puppeteers and their doings behind the scenes of human history, needs recommending within the science fiction community about as much as a new Harry Potter novel does - well, anywhere. But Niven and Lerner have produced a novel that can stand on its own as well as part of the Known Space franchise."--"Locus"

"If you're a Niven fan, just go buy the book. It's that good!...It's the finest Known Space work in many, many years that I've had the pleasure to read. This is an essential read for anyone interested in how good science fiction can be."--"Green Man Review"

"A very worthy addition to the ongoing Known Space future history."--SciFi.com

"As we have long expected from Niven, it's a great read, and Lerner--as "Analog" readers know--has the knack as well. You'll enjoy this one."--"Analog Science Fiction and Fact"

"Larry Niven and Edward M. Lerner have teamed up to write the prequel [to "Ringworld"], and it's well worth reading whether you've read "Ringworld" and its subsequent books or not."--SFRevu.com

"If a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, a lot of knowledge can rock worlds."--"KansasCity"" Star" "Great story telling is still alive in science fiction because of Larry Niven, and his finest work is the Ringworld series."---Orson Scott Card "For three and a half decades, nobody's done it better than Larry Niven." --Steven Barnes "Niven is an undisputed master in the field.."---David Gerrold " Great story telling is still alive in science fiction because of Larry Niven, and his finest work is the Ringworld series. " ---Orson Scott Card & nbsp; "For three and a half decades, nobody's done it better than Larry Niven." --Steven Barnes "Niven is an undisputed master in the field.."---David Gerrold " Great story telling is still alive in science fiction because of Larry Niven, and his finest work is the Ringworld series." ---Orson Scott Card "For three and a half decades, nobody's done it better than Larry Niven." --Steven Barnes "Niven is an undisputed master in the field.."---David Gerrold

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