7966 8f237dfd-5652-4c65-bc9a-deee6ee9659b Fleet of Worlds Edward M. Lerner Larry Niven calibre (0.9.26) [http://calibre-ebook.com] 2007-01-01T00:00:00+00:00 <p>Humanity has been faithfully serving the Citizens for years, and Kirsten Quinn-Kovacks is among the best and the brightest of the humans. She gratefully serves the race that rescued her ancestors from a dying starship, gave them a home world, and nurtures them still. If only the Citizens knew where Kirsten's people came from. </p><p>A chain reaction of supernovae at the galaxy's core unleashes a wave of lethal radiation that will sterilize the galaxy. The Citizens flee, taking their planets, the Fleet of Worlds, with them. </p><p>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. </p><p><em>Fleet of Worlds</em> marks Larry Niven's first 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, <em>Fleet of Worlds</em> takes a closer look at the Human-Puppeteer (Citizens) relations and the events leading up to Niven's first Ringworld novel.</p> 9780765318251 l/edward-m-lerner/fleet-of-worlds en