Starswarm - Softcover

Pournelle, Jerry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0812538935 ISBN 13: 9780812538939

Publisher: Tor Books, 1999

Synopsis

Daring at last to ask the benevolent voice in his head some difficult questions, young Kip learns that his parents had implanted a chip in his brain that connects him to a powerful computer, that they had been subsequently killed, and that his own life is also in danger.

About this title

Review:

"An extremely strong story...with plenty of suspenseful action in a well-realized setting." --"Booklist""This is one you won't want to miss. [A] taut, credible, fast-paced adventure story." --"Science Fiction Chronicle""SF veteran Pournelle demonstrates his gift for traditional SF adventures in this coming-of-age tales that combines fast-paced action with...an appealing protagonist." --"Library Journal"

From the Inside Flap:

"In a rare solo writing effort, Pournelle has done an excellent job of following the Heinlein tradition." -The Denver Post

Starswarm is a Star
Reviewer: A 12-year-old reader from New York, NY USA
"Starswarm is one of my favorite books. It is the story of a boy with a computer chip implanted in his head. The chip keeps him company and helps him with homework. But as he gets older and finds out new things about the chip and who put it there, he is caught in a thrilling adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat."

"Starswarm is a dynamic coming-of-age tale, and not only is the characterization of Kip fully realized, but the emotional resonance between Kip and his friends rings true." -SF Site

"Starswarm is a blast, and it has the same kind of heart and adventure that made Star Wars so appealing." -The Flint Journal

About this edition

• Publisher: Tor Books
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0812538935
• ISBN 13: 9780812538939
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 349