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Deathstalker is a science fiction novel by British author Simon R. Green. The second[1] in a series of nine novels, Deathstalker is part homage to - and part parody of - the classic space operas of the 1950s, and deals with the timeless themes of honour, love, courage and betrayal.
 Cover of the 1995 first edition UK paperback release of Deathstalker | |
| Author | Simon R. Green |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | UK: Harvey Parker US: Donato Giancola |
| Country | UK/US simultaneous release |
| Language | English |
| Series | Deathstalker |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | UK: Gollancz US: Penguin/Roc |
Publication date | 1995 (1st edition) |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
| Pages | UK: 571 US: 523 |
| ISBN | 0-575-05730-0 (UK) ISBN 0-451-45435-9 (US) |
| OCLC | 32131460 |
| Preceded by | Deathstalker Prelude |
| Followed by | Deathstalker Rebellion |
Plot introduction edit
Set in a far-future fictional universe, Deathstalker follows the life of Owen Deathstalker, a minor aristocrat and historian, as he is catapulted from a life of quiet luxury and academic pursuit into a galaxy-wide rebellion against the empire in which he lives.
Sources, references, external links, footnotes edit
- ^ The first novel of the series, Deathstalker Prelude, is an anthology of three novellas that were originally published separately prior to Deathstalker's publication.
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