Deathstalker (novel)

Deathstalker

Cover of the 1995 first edition UK paperback release of Deathstalker
Author Simon R. Green
Cover artist UK: Harvey Parker
USA: Donato Giancola
Country UK/USA simultaneous release
Language English
Series Deathstalker
Genre Science fiction novel
Publisher UK: Gollancz
USA: Penguin/Roc
Publication date
1995 (1st edition)
Media type Print (paperback)
Pages UK: 571
USA: 523
ISBN 0-575-05730-0 (UK)
ISBN 0-451-45435-9 (USA)
OCLC 32131460
Preceded by Deathstalker Prelude
Followed by Deathstalker Rebellion

Deathstalker is a science fiction novel by British author Simon R. Green. The second[1] in a series of nine novels, Deathstalker is part homage to - and part parody of - the classic space operas of the 1950s, and deals with the timeless themes of honour, love, courage and betrayal.

Plot introduction

Main article: Deathstalker universe

Set in a far-future fictional universe, Deathstalker follows the life of Owen Deathstalker, a minor aristocrat and historian, as he is catapulted from a life of quiet luxury and academic pursuit into a galaxy-wide rebellion against the empire in which he lives.

Release details

First edition; simultaneous release with US edition
First edition; simultaneous release with UK edition

Sources, references, external links, footnotes

  1. The first novel of the series, Deathstalker Prelude, is an anthology of three novellas that were originally published separately prior to Deathstalker's publication.


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