Fleet of Worlds

Fleet of Worlds marks Larry Niven's first full novellength collaboration within his Known Space universe, the playground he created for his bestselling Ringworld series. Teaming up with fellow SF writer Edward M. Lerner, Fleet of Worlds takes a closer look at the HumanPuppeteer (Citizens) relations and the events leading up to Niven's first Ringworld novel. Kirsten QuinnKovacs is among the best and brightest of her people. She gratefully serves the gentle race that rescued her ancestors from a dying starship and nurtures them still. But, if only the Citizens knew where Kirsten's people came from! A chain reaction of supernovae at the galaxy's core has unleashed a wave of lethal radiation that will sterilize the galaxy. The Citizens flee, taking with them their planets, the Fleet of Worlds. Someone must scout ahead, and Kirsten and her crew eagerly volunteer. But as they set out to explore for any possible dangers in the Fleet's path, they uncover longhidden truths that will shake the foundations of worlds.