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Since fleeing the supernova chain reaction at the galactic core, the cowardly Puppeteers of the Fleet of Worlds have—just barely—survived one crisis after another.  The rebellion of their human slaves.  The relentless questing of the species of Known Space.  The spectacular rise of the... read more

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This is book 4 of 4 in Prelude to Ringworld. (standard series)

Preceded by Destroyer of Worlds.

This book is in Ringworld. (standard series)
This book is in Known Space. (universe)

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  1. Larry Niven (Author)
  2. Edward M. Lerner (Author)

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