Limits

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.

Contents

INTRODUCTION

THE LION IN HIS ATTIC

SPIRALS with Jerry Pournelle

A TEARDROP FALLS

TALISMAN with Dian Girard

FLARE TIME

THE LOCUSTS with Steve Barnes

YET ANOTHER MODEST PROPOSAL: The Roentgen Standard

MORE TALES FROM THE DRACO TAVERN…

TABLE MANNERS

THE GREEN MARAUDER

WAR MOVIE

THE REAL THING

LIMITS