Beowulf's Children
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780812524963
- Publish Date
- Nov 1996
- List Price
- $11.99
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Where to buy it
Out of print
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Description
A new generation is growing up on the island paradise of Camelot, ignorant of the Great Grendel Wars fought when their parents and grandparents first arrived on Earth. Setting out for the mainland, this group of young rebels feels ready to fight any grendels that get in their way. On Avalon, however, there are monsters which drawf the ones their parents fought, and as the group will soon learn, monsters also dwell in the human heart.
About the authors
Jerry Pournelle's profile page
Steven Barnes was born in Los Angeles, California and attended Pepperdine University, majoring in Communication Arts. He has published over three million words of science fiction, fantasy, suspense, and mystery, comprising some 33 novels, as well as writing for film, stage, and television. He lives in Los Angeles with his son Jason and his wife, British Fantasy Award-winning author Tananarive Due.
Editorial Reviews
“The best in the field.” —Tom Clancy
“Don't miss this one.” —Starlog
“The team of Jerry Pournelle and Larry Niven is one the best in science fiction....InThe Legacy of Heorot they are joined by Steven Barnes for a tale of space conquest that makesAliens look like a Disney nature film....” —The Washington Times