The Starchild Trilogy

Book Details

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Author(s):

Frederik Pohl; Jack Williamson

Copyright:

First Published:

1969

Genre(s):

Omnibus; Science Fiction

First Read:

1981

Times Read:

Never (or unknown...)

Rating:

Subject(s):

Science fiction, American

Chapters:

See 6

The Reefs of Space

20 chapters

Rogue Star

18 chapters

Starchild

27 chapters

Internal ID:

13584

Series:

Starchild Trilogy*

#0 of 3

Starchild Trilogy*

A science fiction series by Frederick Pohl and Jack Williamson.

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The Starchild Trilogy

Dedication:

No dedication.

First Sentence:

The major snapped: "Check in, you Risks!

Last Sentence:

May contain spoilers

Welcome forever."

Comments:

Comments may contain spoilers

The Reefs of Space was first published in World of IF Science Fiction.
A much shorter version of Starchild appeared in serial form in Galaxy Magazine. Copyright, ©, 1964, by Galaxy Publishing Corporation.
A shorter version of Rogue Star appeared in serial form in IF Magazine. Copyright, ©, 1968, by Galaxy Publishing Corporation.
The three novels that make up The Starchild. Trilogy were previously published in paperback as three separate volumes by Ballantine Books, Inc.

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Added: 25-Mar-2023

Last Updated: 16-Sep-2024

01-Dec-1977

Pocket Books

Mass Market Paperback

Date Issued:

Cir 01-Dec-1977

Format:

Mass Market Paperback

Cover Price:

$2.50

Pages*:

442

Cover Link(s):

amazon.com

Internal ID:

13135

Publisher:

Pocket Books

ISBN:

0-671-82284-5

ISBN-13:

978-0-671-82284-2

Country:

United States

Language:

English

ON THE EARTH OF THE FUTURE,
ALL HUMANITY MUST
SERVE THE PLAN OF MAN
THE
STARCHILD
TRILOGY

THE REEFS OF SPACE
Far beyond the orbit of Pluto, half-mythical bodies circle the Solar System - the Reefs of Space, unknown, shrouded in mystery, the goal of human conquest, the obsession of the Plan of Man, tyrannical ruler of Earth.

STARCHILD
A mysterious being of awesome powers, the Starchild has sent an ultimatum to Earth, demanding that the Plan of Man abdicate his control over humanity. If not, the Starchild will extinguish the Sun and the Plan of Man's realm will become a frozen, lifeless waste.

ROGUE STAR
A passionate human love sets in motion forces of cosmic power and unleashes the Starchild, a creation that knows neither love nor hate and understands only "life." But even "life" is not necessarily life as humans define it.

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Notes and Comments:

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Author(s)

Frederik Pohl
Jack Williamson

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