Orphan Star

by Alan Dean Foster

Paperback, 1983

Status

Available

Call number

813.54

Genres

Science Fiction

All Topics

Fiction

Collection

English paperback sf

Publication

New English Library Ltd (1983), Paperback, 208 pages

Description

Fiction. Science Fiction. Thriller. HTML:One man in the Universe holds the key to the mystery of Flinx�??s past�??and that man is trying to kill him! It is a strange childhood for a kid, to be adopted by the restless Mother Mastiff and raised in the bustling marketplace of Drallar. Flinx never knew the mom and dad who abandoned him years ago. In fact, his birth has always been shrouded in mystery. But Flinx eventually discovers that his unknown parents have left him a curious legacy�??extraordinary mental powers that are both a marvelous gift and a dreaded curse. This double-edged legacy will lead Flinx, along with his loyal protector, the mini-dragon Pip, on a harrowing journey in search of the truth . . . about who he is and where he comes from. It is a daring adventure that brings him to another world�??and into the clutches of one of the most evil and powerful men in the galaxy. . . .… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member Karlstar

The continuing adventures of Pip and Flinx. I liked the addition of Skua September, one of my favorite recurring characters from the early Commonwealth novels. Nothing fancy or complicated here, just good alien planet adventures.

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LibraryThing member sf_addict

In this, chronologically the 3rd story featuring Pip and Flinx, our young red-headed vagabond, accompanied by his tenacious and deadly mini dragon, sets out in a journey to discover his roots. Pip, unsure of his parental origins, seeks to discover who and where his real parents are. His official

full name is Philip Lynx but it is really his adopted name. He was raised by Mother Mastiff as described in For Love of Mother-Not and is not really sure of his origins. He travels from place to place, in pursuit of the belligerent Conda Challis who wants to use Flinx's psi powers to unwrap the mystery of some rare and expensive crystals that have a hidden secret. These crystals affect the behaviour of anyone who possesses them, and Challis wants to exploit these properties without being affected himself. Also Flinx travels to Earth in the hope of finding information about his history in the records there. He then travels to a planet held under special Edict, and discovers strange bear like natives that have been partially domesticated by a bitter and twisted woman, using them to serve her corrupted ends. Flinx is caught up in the middle of all this political wrangling and brings his own solution to the situation. This is another engaging story by Foster, with less technical blabber than The Tar Aiym Krang and is thus more accessible. It makes for a fun and captivating read.

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LibraryThing member NickHowes

What is the Krang? It has a central role in the technology of the extinct Tar Aiym. Flinx and Pip, his minidrag, are recruited into a merchant's small expedition to find out, dogged by competitors and the villainous AAhn, looking for a weapon that will give them an edge in their next war with

humans. Lots of intigue, double-crosses, alien races, and the always fun duo of Flin x and Pip.

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Subjects

Flinx (Fictitious character) Fiction

Humanx Commonwealth (Imaginary organization) Fiction

Science fiction

Language

English

Original language

English

Original publication date

1977-03

Physical description

208 p.; 17.6 cm

ISBN

0450042715 / 9780450042713

Local notes

Omslag: Ikke angivet
Omslaget viser et kæmpestort rumskib langt ude i rummet
Indskannet omslag - N650U - 150 dpi
Omslag: Tim White
Tim White ifølge isfdb.org

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Series

Humanx Commonwealth: timeline (550 AA: Pip and Flinx 3)

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Pages

208

Rating

½ (151 ratings; 3.6)

DDC/MDS

813.54