The Smoke Ring by Larry Niven (Paperback: SciFi, Fantasy) 1988
$12.99
1988 Del Rey Science Fiction Book Vintage Paperback Edition of The Smoke Ring by Larry Niven 323 pages. The Exciting Sequel to the Bestseller The Integral Trees.
Genre: Hard Science Fiction, Space Exploration, Classic SF Adventure
Summary: In the distant future, a human colony has adapted to life inside the Smoke Ring—a vast, free‑fall ecosystem orbiting a neutron star. With no gravity, biology, society, and survival itself have evolved into something strange and wondrous. When a stolen spacecraft reappears after centuries, a small band of explorers is thrust into a dangerous journey through drifting jungles, predatory lifeforms, and the remnants of forgotten technology. Their quest may reshape everything their people believe about freedom, power, and the world they call home.
Audience: Perfect for readers who crave big‑idea science fiction, lush worldbuilding, and the thrill of exploring a place unlike anything else in the genre. If you love classic speculative adventure with real scientific rigor—and a setting that rewires your imagination—The Smoke Ring is the kind of book you’ll want to fall into and never leave.
Vintage paperback in readable condition. All pages are intact. Spine tight but shows creases. No writing. Cover show some wear. Pages are faded due to age. This book shows its age and signs of use. Listed for its rarity. See the photos for the actual book. Free delivery confirmation, track the delivery online. Any questions, please feel free to contact us. (vpb.n)
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