In the “excellent” sequel to The Zero Stone, Murdoc Jern searches for the source of the mysterious gem that leaves violence in its wake (Kirkus Reviews). The Zero Stone is the greatest treasure–and the greatest curse. It holds all the power of the universe, and such power is worth killing for. The seemingly dull, lifeless rock is Murdoc Jern’s sole inheritance from his father, who himself was … from his father, who himself was murdered over the stone. But to uncover its power, he first has to figure out the secret of its origins.
With no choice but to run for life and limb while trying to solve the mystery of the Zero Stone, Murdoc and his feline mutant companion, Eet, travel across the galaxy–business class, of course–hopping from world to world and bad situation to worse in their quest. All they have to do now is duck the lethally unforgiving Thieves Guild, avoid the never-give-up law enforcement corps of the Patrol, and somehow manage to stay alive if they want to unleash the most awesome power the universe has ever seen . . .
Science Fiction Writers of America Grand Master Andre Norton’s “version of hallucinatory and telepathic events is excellent and the . . . duo is inspired.” Along with The Zero Stone, these novels are “two of the author’s best” (Kirkus Reviews).
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This along with “The Zero Stone” are my two favorite Science Fiction books from my childhood . . .
Well done follow on to the zero stone. Good characters, good dialog, well-done plot. Not deep, or thought-provoking but a good fast read.
The two book in the series were published in the late 1970s, I am an Andre Norton fans, so I wasn’t sure if I read the two books or not, but I bought them anyway. I have finish them both, I am pretty sure that I read back when they were publish (as one book), but you can forget a lot in half a century. Bottom line I completely enjoyed the book and being reminded why I love Andre Norton.
I’ve always loved Andre Norton, and I remember reading this book as a child. I really enjoyed rereading it 50 years later. Its azad great example of space opera, and I recommend it.
THe Grand Dame of Science Fiction. Her stories are studies of human nature and a myriad of possible worlds and futures.
A classic Andre Norton Science fiction story. Well written and a hint of romance.
I love Andre Norton books.
She has been a favorite of mine for 40 years
I’ve enjoyed reading Andre Norton novels since I was a kid, and I still enjoy them!
A great ssxequal. Try it you’ll like it
Andre Norton has been a favorite author for over 50 years. It was a wonderful surprise to find one of her books that I had not already read!
Andre Norton is one of my favorite authors. She always has great plots, excellent characters and interesting stories. Think I own nearly every book she wrote and have enjoyed them all repeatedly.
Andre Norton did better sci-fi in other books. Too predictable and a little boring, etc. for the quasi-feline character.
Andre Norton classic tales- love them still. Read the Zero Stone 1st.
Andre Norton was a great writer and all her books never fail to pull you in. Very enjoyable.
I cannot believe I had not previously run across Andre Norton’s Zero Stone books! Thank you so much. Andre has been one of my favorite authors since I was very young. This is a really good example of quality sci fi adventure!
Everything Andre Norton writes is worth reading. Wonderful author.
Very engaging world and characters. Good escapist read.
The Zero Stone & The Uncharted Stars made me wish it was real and I was in it.
How I wish we had already attained the ability to travel through the stars.
Can you imagine the wonders out there! No more looking through telescopes.
Classic young adult, paired with “The Zero Stone.”
I cut my sci-fi teeth on Norton and Heinlein and while I am sometimes disappointed ( everyone has a one off) this series is on my keepers shelf for decades I was happy to buy a digital copy as my paperbacks are falling apart.