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Ringworld Engineers

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Ringworld Engineers by Larry Niven is a gripping continuation of the saga set on an immense, mysterious artificial world constructed in the shape of a ring. The story follows protagonist Louis Wu as he returns to the Ringworld to uncover its underlying mechanics and secrets, all while facing new challenges and surprising revelations. The book blends mystery and adventure within a richly imagined universe.
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You might enjoy this book if you are thrilled by grand adventures set in richly imagined science fiction worlds. This story explores complex themes of alien technology and survival with an engaging plot that will captivate fans of speculative and futuristic storytelling.

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Ringworld Engineers

The stunning sequel to Larry Niven's Hugo and Nebula award-winning novel Ringworld

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Ringworld: the most stunning artefact in known space, an artificial world with three million times Earth's surface area. Who built it? And where are they?

In this stunning sequel to Larry Niven's Hugo and Nebula award-winning novel, Louis Wu (now a near-hopeless wirehead hooked on electrical ecstasy), the aged Kzin warrior, Speaker-to-Animals, and the Hindmost, puppeteer mate of mad Nessus, return to Ringworld. Their aim is to prevent cataclysm. In the process, they find themselves learning Ringworld's incredible secrets...

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Ringworld Engineers is often praised for its engaging and exhilarating storytelling. Larry Niven's ability to craft a gripping, pulse-pounding narrative is highly regarded, demonstrating his skill as a master of science fiction.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781857231113

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 August 1982

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 179.0mm

Weight: 192g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Larry Niven is the author of the Ringworld series, winner of both the Hugo and the Nebula awards, and many other science fiction novels. He lives in California. For more information about Larry visit www.orbitbooks.net.

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