Books like Sten by Allan Cole
The Sten series, renowned among science‑fiction enthusiasts, comprises eight novels that unfold in a distant future one‑thousand‑three‑hundred years from now. It chronicles the journey of Sten—a tough, street‑wise orphan who escapes a grim existence on a factory planet—to become the trusted lieutenant of the most powerful ruler in the universe, the man known as the Eternal Emperor.
This edition offers readers a fresh "Forward" introduction that revisits the series’ impact, along with a collection of recipes from the Emperor’s personal cookbook, adding an unexpected culinary layer to the vast narrative tapestry.
Mark your shelves for an engaging blend of action, loyalty, and the expansive possibilities of speculative futures, all wrapped in the vibrant voice of Allan Cole.
First publish date: February 1989
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Allan Cole
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