Books like Ringworld's Children by Larry Niven
The Ringworld, a colossal artificial band orbiting a distant star, has long been a marvel of engineering and home to trillions of beings, many of whom are not human. In this sequel, Louise Wu, a human explorer and member of the first Ringworld expedition, finds herself caught in interplanetary intrigues as war and a powerful new weapon threaten the integrity of the world. The fate of Ringworld now rests on its children: Tunesmith, a Ghoul who protects; Acolyte, the exiled son of Speaker-to-Animals; and Wembleth, a mysterious native with a hidden past. Together, they must confront dangers and make difficult choices to safeguard the population and the stability of the megastructure.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Larry Niven
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