{"product_id":"forerunner-9780765331915","title":"Forerunner","description":"\u003cp\u003eAndre Norton was one of the best known writers of science fiction in the genre's history, and the subject of especially fervent loyalty and enthusiasm. One of her greatest triumphs is the Forerunner series, which has earned a place of legend among fans with such books as \u003ci\u003eThe Time Traders\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGalactic Derelict\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSargasso of Space\u003c\/i\u003e, and many more. \u003ci\u003eForerunner \u003c\/i\u003eis the definitive novel in that series. It also holds a special place in the history of Tor, as it is the first book Tor ever published. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Kuxortal has always been,\" \u003ci\u003eForerunner \u003c\/i\u003ebegins. This ancient port was established in the time of antiquity and has built and rebuilt itself on the ruins of former civilizations. Kuxortal is inhabited by a lowly race of Burrowers, who tunnel and excavate beneath the city's towers and sometimes discover artifacts from the past. Simsa is a Burrower who has spent her entire life in the service of an older, crippled mentor, Ferwar, who had reputedly rescued Simsa from a trash heap when she was an infant. Simsa, with her blue-black skin and platinum hair, clearly comes from different stock than the other Burrowers, but Ferwar never revealed her origin. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen scavengers attempt to loot the treasures that Ferwar had left behind, it becomes clear that Simsa must flee. Especially when they discover that the scavengers consider Simsa one of the treasures that they have come to steal....\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor well over a half century, \u003cb\u003eAndre Norton \u003c\/b\u003e (1912-2005) was one of the most popular science fiction and fantasy authors in the world. Since her first novels were published in the 1940s, she has enthralled readers young and old. With science fiction series such as\u003ci\u003eTime Traders, Forerunner, Beast Master, Crosstime, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eJanus\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as many stand-alone novels, her tales of action and adventure throughout the galaxy have drawn countless readers to science fiction. Her fantasy--including stand-alones \u003ci\u003eDragon Mage\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eQuag Keep\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eHalfblood Chronicles\u003c\/i\u003e series--have been popular with readers for decades. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLauded as a Grand Master by the Science Fiction Writers of America, she is the recipient of a Life Achievement Award from the World Fantasy Convention. Not only have her books been enormously popular; she also has inspired several generations of SF and fantasy writers, especially many talented women writers who have followed in her footsteps. North also worked with other writers on a number of novels. Most notable among these were collaborations with Mercedes Lackey on the \u003ci\u003eHalfblood Chronicles\u003c\/i\u003e, A.C. Crispin on the best-selling \u003ci\u003eWitch World\u003c\/i\u003e series, and Sherwood Smith on the \u003ci\u003eTime Traders \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eSolar Queen \u003c\/i\u003eseries.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Tor Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50328142872850,"sku":"9780765331915","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d6943bcf-262e-4a85-8065-e04f5cfb6daa.jpg?v=1727729471","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/forerunner-9780765331915","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}