Deathstalker (novel)

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

• 1995, UK, Gollancz ISBN 0-575-05730-0, Pub date February 1995, Paperback

First edition; simultaneous release with US edition

• 1995, USA, Penguin/Roc ISBN 0-451-45435-9, Pub date February 1995, Paperback

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.