Book description
WAR BETWEEN THE PLANETS!
Twenty-four years have passed since Toller Maraquine led the population
of Land to the sister planet of Overland. Somehow, those left behind
have become immune to the deadly pterthacosis which caused the exodus,
and their voracious ruler now lays claim to Overland.
Grudgingly put in charge of his planet's defence, Toller designs a
front-line force of spaceships and satellites made of wood, which will
engage the enemy fleet in the cold vastness of space, before the
invaders can set food upon Overland. As the war proceeds, a far more
deadly, alien menace makes itself known, which will threaten the entire
existence of Overland. Bob Shaw (1931 - 1996)
Bob Shaw was born in Belfast in 1931. After working in engineering,
aircraft design and journalism he became a full time writer in 1975.
Among his novels are Orbitsville
, A Wreath of Stars
, The Ragged Astronauts
and his best-known work Other Days, Other Eyes
, based on the Nebula Award-nominated 'Light of Other Days', the story
that made his reputation. Although his SF novels and stories were for
the most part serious, Shaw was well-known in fannish circles for his
sense of humour, and his witty 'Serious Scientific Talks' were a
favourite of attendees at Eastercons. Bob Shaw won two Hugos and three
BSFA Awards. He died in 1996.
