First published 1979
The Earth is a watery hellscape, overrun by mutant abominations called Star Beasts. True humans are relegated to island prisons or a life at sea, struggling to survive. Dovirr Stargan, a landsman, is determined to escape his island and join the elite Sea-Lords – warriors who have vowed to destroy the Star Beasts once and for all. But the beasts have been dormant for years, and the Sea-Lords' thirst for vengeance threatens to tear humanity apart. When the Star Beasts return to lay their eggs, Dovirr must unite the landsmen, Sea-Lords, and even the mutants to mount a final, desperate counterattack. The fate of the planet hangs in the balance.
Genres: science-fiction, dystopia, adventure, fantasy, action
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, unite-to-fight
224 pages · Paperback · Tor Books
Content warnings: body-horror, graphic-violence