Deathstalker is a science fiction

Science fiction

Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...

 novel by British author Simon R. Green.

The second in a series

Deathstalker (series)

The Deathstalker series of science fiction novels, by British author Simon R. Green, was written during the 1990s and early 2000s. Although referred to by a single name, the series consists of two major episodes , and other associated novels providing a backstory to the characters and events of the...

 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.

Plot introduction

Set in a far-future fictional universe

Deathstalker universe

The Deathstalker universe is the fictional setting for British author Simon R Green's series of Deathstalker science fiction novels.Green's universe is dominated by a vast and powerful human empire that has fallen from its ancient beginnings into cruelty, decadence and oppression...

, 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.

Release details

• 1995, UK, Gollancz ISBN 0-575-05730-0, Pub date February 1995, Paperback

First edition; simultaneous release with US edition

• 1995, USA, Penguin/Roc ISBN 0-451-45435-9, Pub date February 1995, Paperback

First edition; simultaneous release with UK edition

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