If the Stars are Gods
 Cover of the first edition | |
| Authors |
Gregory Benford Gordon Eklund |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction |
Publication date | 1977 |
| Media type | |
If the Stars are Gods is a science fiction novel by American writers Gregory Benford and Gordon Eklund, published in 1977. It is an expansion of the Nebula Award-winning short story, first published in Universe 4 (1974).
Plot summary
The novel is a series of stories about Bradley Reynolds, Earth's first space hero. While Part One (Mars exploration), and Part Two (alien encounter) are stand alone stories, the latter sections deal with the life systems of Jupiter and are interconnected.[1]
Reception
C. Ben Ostrander reviewed If the Stars are Gods in The Space Gamer No. 12.[1] Ostrander commented that "This book is for those who like their s-f sprinkled with logical, rational people, heavy on the theory with beginning, middle, and end. You can find all this and more. Serious fiction-recommended."[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Ostrander, C. Ben (July–August 1977). "Books". The Space Gamer. Metagaming (12): 37.