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Starquake by Robert L. Forward

Name: Starquake by Robert L. Forward
Brand: Fehmerling Books
SKU: 0345312333
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A Hard Sci-Fi Masterpiece of Neutron Stars, Ultra-Dense Alien Life, and Cosmic Disasters

In this sequel to Dragon's Egg, human scientists aboard the research vessel Dragon Slayer maintain orbit above Dragon's Egg—a super-dense neutron star inhabited by the Cheela, millimeter-sized alien beings who live a million times faster than humans. Having evolved from primitive life to advanced spacefarers in mere human days, the Cheela co-exist peacefully with their human observers.

Disaster strikes when a seismic starquake fractures the neutron star's crust, releasing catastrophic magnetic radiation that decimates Cheela civilization and damages the human starship. The surviving Cheela must rapidly rebuild their technological civilization from scratch to launch a rescue mission for their stranded human allies.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Physicist Robert L. Forward delivers an extraordinary hard science fiction novel grounded in neutron star astrophysics and mind-bending alien physiology. A landmark read for fans of Stephen Baxter, Greg Egan, and Hal Clement.

Edition & Specifications

Publisher: Del Rey

Pages: 339

Format: Mass market paperback

Publication Date: 1986

ISBN: 9780345312334

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