''Stars and Gods'' is a collection of
science fiction and
non-fiction by
Larry Niven and edited by
Jonathan Strahan. It was first published in hardcover and in ebook form by
Tor Books in August 2010. A trade paperback edition was followed in August 2011 from the same publisher.
The book contains nine excerpts from longer works, fifteen works of short fiction, and seven short nonfictional works by Niven. A part of the book was written in collaboration with other authors, and it has a preface, fifteen introductions, and several of the pieces by the author. The book also includes an interview of Niven by
Brenda Cooper
Brenda Cooper (born August 12, 1960) is an author and futurist who resides in Kirkland, Washington, where she is the Chief Information Officer of the city of Kirkland.
She has co-written various short stories with Larry Niven
Laurence v ...
.
Contents
An asterisk indicates the piece is prefaced by an introduction by Niven.
*"Preface"
*''
Ringworld's Children
''Ringworld's Children'' is a 2004 science fiction novel by American writer Larry Niven, the fourth in the Ringworld series set in the Known Space universe. It describes the continuing adventures of Louis Wu and companions on Ringworld.
Plot summ ...
'' (Chapters 1 and 2)
*''
Rainbow Mars'' (Chapters 18 and 19)*
*''
Escape from Hell'' (Seventh Circle, Third Round)* (with
Jerry Pournelle)
*''
Burning Tower
''Burning Tower'' is a fantasy novel by American writers Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle. It is a sequel to ''The Burning City'', set some years after that novel concluded. It was published in 2005.
Plot summary
The three main characters are S ...
'' (Chapters 2 and 3)* (with
Jerry Pournelle)
*''
Building Harlequin's Moon'' (Chapter 12)* (with
Brenda Cooper
Brenda Cooper (born August 12, 1960) is an author and futurist who resides in Kirkland, Washington, where she is the Chief Information Officer of the city of Kirkland.
She has co-written various short stories with Larry Niven
Laurence v ...
)
*''
Fleet of Worlds'' (excerpt)* (with
Edward M. Lerner)
*''
Juggler of Worlds'' (Edited Version of Chapter 59)* (with
Edward M. Lerner)
*"Choosing Names"*
*"Fly-By-Night"*
*"The Hunting Park"*
*"After Mecca"
*"Cadet Amelia"
*"Cat Toy"
*"Chicxulub"
*"The Gatherers' Guild"
*"The Solipsist at Dinner"
*"Boys and Girls Together"
*"Traveler" (essay)
*"Rocket Men" (essay)
*"Wet Mars" (essay)
*''
Beowulf's Children'' (excerpt)* (with
Steven Barnes
Steven Barnes (born March 1, 1952) is an American science fiction, fantasy, and mystery writer. He has written novels, short fiction, screen plays for television, scripts for comic books, animation, newspaper copy, and magazine articles.
Career ...
and
Jerry Pournelle)
*"Where Next, Columbus?" (essay)* (with
Jerry Pournelle)
*''
Achilles' Choice'' (Chapters 15 and 16)* (with
Steven Barnes
Steven Barnes (born March 1, 1952) is an American science fiction, fantasy, and mystery writer. He has written novels, short fiction, screen plays for television, scripts for comic books, animation, newspaper copy, and magazine articles.
Career ...
)
*"Choosing Life"* (with
Brenda Cooper
Brenda Cooper (born August 12, 1960) is an author and futurist who resides in Kirkland, Washington, where she is the Chief Information Officer of the city of Kirkland.
She has co-written various short stories with Larry Niven
Laurence v ...
)
*"Free Floaters" (with
Brenda Cooper
Brenda Cooper (born August 12, 1960) is an author and futurist who resides in Kirkland, Washington, where she is the Chief Information Officer of the city of Kirkland.
She has co-written various short stories with Larry Niven
Laurence v ...
)
*"Finding Myself" (with
Brenda Cooper
Brenda Cooper (born August 12, 1960) is an author and futurist who resides in Kirkland, Washington, where she is the Chief Information Officer of the city of Kirkland.
She has co-written various short stories with Larry Niven
Laurence v ...
)
*"The Missing Mass"*
*"Safe Harbor"*
*"Hooking the Reader" (essay)
*"Larry Niven Interview by Brenda Cooper in 2000 AD" (by
Brenda Cooper
Brenda Cooper (born August 12, 1960) is an author and futurist who resides in Kirkland, Washington, where she is the Chief Information Officer of the city of Kirkland.
She has co-written various short stories with Larry Niven
Laurence v ...
)
*"Food Story for the Con Jose Program Book" (essay)
*"Inconstant Moon has Passed" (essay)
Notes
2010 short story collections
Short story collections by Larry Niven
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