Here is an extraordinary mix of fantasy and science fiction from one of the masters of science fiction, Larry Niven. *** The stories in this collection include some collaborations with authors such as Jerry Pournelle (Spirals) and Steven Barnes (The Locusts), as well as stories written by Niven himself. *** Larry Niven"s credits include the award-winning Ringworld series, his "Known Space" novels and the Man-Kzin anthologies. His collaborations with Jerry Pournelle include such titles as Lucifer"s Hammer, Inferno and The Mote in God"s Eye.