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Larry Niven

The Ringworld Throne

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"The Ringworld Throne" is the third book in Larry Niven's "Ringworld" series, following "Ringworld" and "The Ringworld Engineers." In this installment, Niven continues to explore the vast, ring-shaped habitat known as Ringworld, which is located in the vicinity of the star known as Kuentsing's Star. The story follows the adventures of Louis Wu, a human explorer who was one of the first people to discover Ringworld. Along with a number of other characters, including the puppeteer known as Hindmost and the kzin warrior known as Chmeee, Louis becomes embroiled in a complex political struggle for control of Ringworld. At the heart of the conflict is the throne of Ringworld itself, which has been vacant since the death of the previous ruler. A number of different factions are vying for the throne, each with their own agenda and motivations. These include the human settlers who live on Ringworld, the remnants of the alien species who originally built the habitat, and a group of renegade puppeteers who seek to use Ringworld as a base from which to launch an attack on the rest of the galaxy. As the struggle for the throne unfolds, Louis and his companions must navigate a complex web of alliances and betrayals, while also contending with the many challenges and dangers that Ringworld presents. Along the way, they will uncover secrets about the true nature of the habitat and its creators, and will be forced to confront some of the most fundamental questions about the meaning and purpose of life. "The Ringworld Throne" is a thrilling and thought-provoking science fiction novel that combines elements of adventure, politics, and philosophy. Fans of the previous books in the series will not be disappointed, and new readers will find much to enjoy in Niven's richly imagined world and compelling characters...

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