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Star Surgeon by Alan E. Nourse

Star Surgeon

Alan E. Nourse

Start Publishing PD · Print & ebook · May 15, 2024

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Who it’s for
A far-future medical setting gives intergalactic science fiction an unusually hands-on focus.
Themes
Intergalactic medicine, A nonhuman pursuing medicine, A plague with historical consequences
Genres
Sci-Fi, Alien Contact, Space Opera

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About this book

A Sector General NovelIn the far future Humans are part of an intergalactic civilization populated with countless alien races. Humans are prized for their medical expertise and make up almost all of doctors in the galaxy. Dal Timgar is the first non-human to attempt to become a qualified physician recognized by the Hospital Earth. But before he reaches his goal he and his companions find a plague planet that may change the course of history.

Medicine Among Stars

A far-future medical setting gives intergalactic science fiction an unusually hands-on focus.

Come here for

  • Alien societies seen through the work of medicine
  • A science-fictional take on who gets to practice

Expect

  • A galaxy where humans are prized for medical expertise
  • A hospital-centered story with interstellar stakes

Where it sits

Sci-Fi47%
Alien Contact43%
Space Opera43%

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Publisher categories

  • Sci-Fi Adventure
  • Hard Sci-Fi
  • Space Opera
Authors
Alan E. Nourse
Publisher
Start Publishing PD
Published
May 15, 2024
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Intergalactic medicine · A nonhuman pursuing medicine · A plague with historical consequences
Reading lane
Sci-Fi Adventure