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Triplanetary by E. E. (Edward Elmer) Smith

Triplanetary

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E. E. (Edward Elmer) Smith, E.E. "Doc" Smith, A.J. Donnell

Start Publishing LLC · Ebook · October 9, 2023

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Who it’s for
A foundational space opera opens on galaxies in collision and a struggle for dominion.
Genres
Space Opera, Sci-Fi Adventure, Space Exploration Fiction
Published
Start Publishing LLC, October 9, 2023

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About this book

E. E. “Doc” Smith is often referred to as the father of Space Opera. The Lensman series is considered one of the two greatest science fiction series of all time coming in behind only Asimov’s Foundation series in its ranking. Here is the exciting first book in that ground breaking series Triplanetary.

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The Eddorians, a dictatorial, power-hungry race, enter our universe from an alternate space-time continuum after observing our galaxy and its sister galaxy passing through one another. This will result in the formation of billions of planets and the development of life. Dominance over these new life forms would allow the Eddorians to satisfy their lust for power and control. The adventure begins.

Galactic Ambitions

A foundational space opera opens on galaxies in collision and a struggle for dominion.

Come here for

  • Cosmic-scale space opera and galaxy-spanning stakes
  • A clash over who controls emerging life

Expect

  • Alternate-continuum intrigue
  • Big, old-school adventure stakes

Where it sits

Space Opera100%
Sci-Fi Adventure36%
Space Exploration Fiction30%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Space Opera
  • Genetic Engineering Sci-Fi
  • Space Exploration Fiction
Authors
E. E. (Edward Elmer) Smith, E.E. "Doc" Smith, A.J. Donnell
Publisher
Start Publishing LLC
Published
October 9, 2023
Format
Ebook
Reading lane
Space Opera