Crashlander (Known Space)

At last, all the Beowulf Shaeffer stories in one volume—plus a brand-new story and never-before-seen material linking them all together.Crashlander Beowulf Shaeffer has long been one of the most popular characters in Known Space. Now, for the first time ever, Larry Niven brings together all the Beowulf stories—including a breand-new one—in one long tale of exploration and adventure!Neutron StarBeowulf Shaeffer uncovers one of the puppeteers' greatest secrets.At the CoreBeowulf Shaeffer learns something that scares the puppeteers into fleeing Known Space.FlatlanderBeowulf Shaeffer meets the love of his life and discovers a haunted planet.GrendelBeowulf Shaeffer solves a mystery, foils a kidnapping, and rescues an alien. The Borderland of SolBeowulf Shaeffer stops a mass murderer and destroys the ultimate weapon.ProcrustesAn exciting new story in which Beowulff Shaeffer loses his head—literally.PLUS—an all-new framing story that pulls together all of Beowulf Shaeffer's adventures and allows Shaeffer and his family to make a clean start at life once and for all! Crashlander Beowulf Shaeffer has long been one of the most popular characters in Known Space. Now, for the first time ever, Larry Niven brings together all the Beowulf Shaeffer stories--including a brand-new one--in one long tale of exploration and adventure! PLUS--an all-new framing story that pulls together all of Beowulf Shaeffer's adventures and allows Shaeffer and his family to make a clean start at life once and for all! Contents: 1 Ghost [Known Space] novelette by Larry Niven 8 Neutron Star [Known Space] (1966) novelette by Larry Niven 32 At the Core [Known Space] (1966) novelette by Larry Niven 57 Flatlander [Known Space] (1967) novelette by Larry Niven 107 Grendel [Known Space] (1968) shortstory by Larry Niven 160 The Borderland of Sol [Known Space] (1975) novelette by Larry Niven 213 Procrustes [Known Space] (1993) novella by Larry Niven Crashlander Beowulf Shaeffer has long been one of the most popular characters in Known Space. Now, for the first time ever, Larry Niven brings together all the Beowulf Shaeffer stories--including a brand-new one--in one long tale of exploration and adventure! PLUS--an all-new framing story that pulls together all of Beowulf Shaeffer's adventures and allows Shaeffer and his family to make a clean start at life once and for all!

From one of sf's most revered authors comes the only complete collection of stories starring popular hero Beowulf Schaeffer. Includes such classic tales as "Neutron Star" and "Flatlander, " plus an all new Beowulf adventure and a specially created framing story that links the entire series. Original.

All the Beowulf Shaeffer stories in one volume -- plus a brand-new story and never-before-seen material linking them all together We had wonderful seats ten rows back from the glass.