First published 1986
Haviland Tuf, a scrupulous space trader, finds himself in possession of the last seedship of Earth's legendary Ecological Engineering Corps. With this unmatched power comes responsibility, as Tuf must confront a universe of hostile monsters, population crises, and despotic rulers. Armed with his wit, integrity, and his fondness for cats, Tuf uses his unique ecological engineering technology to avert disaster for beleaguered human colonies across the stars. In the end, the fate of entire worlds rests on the moral compass of this unlikely hero.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, fantasy, space-opera
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, unlikely-hero
448 pages · Paperback · Random House Worlds