Philip José Farmer Ordre des livres (chronologique)

Set on New Gaul, where humanity coexists with two other intelligent species, the story explores the complex dynamics of their uneasy peace maintained by the "Skins." These devices enable communication and foster empathy among the species, but Rastignac argues that they hinder human development and promote stagnation. He believes that violence is the only path forward for humanity, challenging the status quo and raising questions about the nature of progress and conflict in a multi-species society.

Years have passed on Riverworld. Entire nations have risen, and savage wars have been fought--all since the dead of Earth found themselves resurrected in their magnificent new homeworld. Yet the truth about the Ethicals, the powerful engineers of this mysterious "afterlife," remains unknown. But a curious cross-section of humanity is determined to change that situation . . . at any cost.Intrepid explorer Sir Richard Francis Burton leads the most remarkable voyage of discovery he has ever undertaken. Hot on his heels are Samuel Clemens, King John of England, and Cyrano de Bergerac. Spurred by the promise of ultimate answers, they chart a course across the vast polar sea--and toward the awesome tower that looms above it. But getting there will be more than half the battle. For death on Riverworld has become chillingly final . . .

Mit zwanzig seiner Schwestern soll er geschlafen haben. Und nebenbei ein Universum erschaffen, das zehn Milliarden Jahre alt ist. Dabei ist Jim Grimson erst siebzehn! Farmer macht's nicht nur möglich, sondern plausibel. Heyne 06/5911

After 800 years of exploring the stars, Space Commander Stagg had returned to Earth. But Earth had become a new world. Where science and technology had reigned, now there were agriculture and tribal warfare. And mankind worshiped the Goddess and was content. Into this New Earth came Peter Stagg. They named him "Sunhero" and worshipped him acoordingly. The secret rites were performed, and Stagg found himself setting out on a cross-country, orgiastic jaunt, with foot-high antlers throbbing on his head and endowed with the virility of a nation. Yes, Space Commander Peter Stagg was the Sunhero, king of the Earth and all its willing women. But how long he would hold his throne, only the Goddess could say...

Der fünfbändige World-of-Tiers Zyclus, hier erstmals in einem Band zusammengefaßt, gehört mit seinen atemberaubenden Verfolgungsjagden durch Raum und Zeit zu den spannendsten Science-Fiction-Serien überhaupt.