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The Legacy of Heorot

by Jerry Pournelle, Steven Barnes, Larry Niven
RM29.40 MYR Now RM14.52 MYR Save 51% more
The Legacy of Heorot - Thryft
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Sci-fi adventure on a distant planet

The Legacy of Heorot can be a good read for fans of science fiction who enjoy action-packed and adventurous stories that take place on alien planets. The book offers a unique view of human colonization and the consequences of terraforming other worlds, with a focus on diplomacy and survival. The authors, Larry Niven, Jerry Pournelle, and Steven Barnes, bring together their expertise in science and engineering to create a vivid and believable alien world with dangerous creatures and a deep sense of mystery. Readers have praised the book for its fast-paced plot, realistic characters, and engaging themes about humanity's struggle to establish a new home in the universe.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Legacy of Heorot

by Jerry Pournelle, Steven Barnes, Larry Niven
RM29.40 MYR Now RM14.52 MYR Save 51% more
ISBN: 9780722164075
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: RM21.55 MYR
Authors: Jerry Pournelle, Steven Barnes, Larry Niven
Publisher: Sphere Books
Date of Publication: 1988-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Science Fiction, Horror, Fantasy
Related Topics: Science Fiction, Science Fiction Fantasy, Space, Adventure, Fantasy, Aliens
Goodreads rating: 3.94
(rated by 7372 readers)

Description

The colonists from Earth have spent a century in cold sleep to make the first journey, one way, to settle a planet in another solar system. Avalon seems perfect, a verdant, livable world still in its prehistoric age. The biologists and engineers who busy themselves planting and building scoff at the warnings of professional soldier Cadmann Weyland until a large, unnaturally fast and cunning predator begins stalking the colony. Learning how to kill the beast is only the first step, for they must then reevaluate their entire understanding of Avalon's ecology. The novel is best in its sympathetic treatment of the once formidable scientists who wake from cold sleep with impaired mental powers.
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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Sci-fi adventure on a distant planet

The Legacy of Heorot can be a good read for fans of science fiction who enjoy action-packed and adventurous stories that take place on alien planets. The book offers a unique view of human colonization and the consequences of terraforming other worlds, with a focus on diplomacy and survival. The authors, Larry Niven, Jerry Pournelle, and Steven Barnes, bring together their expertise in science and engineering to create a vivid and believable alien world with dangerous creatures and a deep sense of mystery. Readers have praised the book for its fast-paced plot, realistic characters, and engaging themes about humanity's struggle to establish a new home in the universe.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.