Description
The crew of the Solar Queen had just taken off from the exotic planet of Sargol, where they had just secured an advantageous bargain with the attractive, yet extremely sly and deceitful feline-like natives. After an uneventful take-off and a day that seemed to have gone more smoothly than perhaps anyone on board had expected, a strange illness overtook most of the crew. To make things worse, the Federation has banned the Solar Queen from landing on any inhabited planets, until the plague is contained. How will Dane Thorson and his colleagues face this unexpected and debilitating challenge?Very few science fiction authors are able to create a world as vivid and believable as those you will find in the novels of Andre Norton. The Plague Ship is the second in the series of Norton’s four well-received Solar Queen novels, and according to critics, one of the most well-written of them as well.While the story is believable enough, anyone used to the tales from the golden age of sci-fi will also be able to enjoy Norton’s distinctive style and well-chosen characters. With a balanced and dynamic plot with plenty of unexpected twists and turns that even sci-fi enthusiasts used to newer, more action-packed stories will be able to get into, Plague Ship promises hours of tasteful excitement, as it allows you to immerse yourself into an expansive universe where you never know which newly discovered planet is more dangerous or filled with treasure!For fans of Andre Norton’s works, you’ll find there are many scenes that can be related to the author’s other novels, and her commanding narrative and descriptive language brings a fresh perspective that is even more emphasized in this novel, setting it apart from many other 20th century works of science fiction.
Product ID: 9781776660117
Sku: 6T-W0VS-3S5Y
