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2005 novella by James Patrick Kelly From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Burn" is a science fiction novella published in 2005 by James Patrick Kelly. It won the 2007 Nebula Award for Best Novella.[1]
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Author | James Patrick Kelly |
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Cover artist | John Picacio |
Language | English |
Genre | Science fiction novella |
Publisher | Tachyon Publications |
Publication date | 2005 |
Publication place | United States |
Media type | |
Pages | 178 |
ISBN | 978-1892391278 (first edition, hardcover) |
OCLC | 62724900 |
813.54 | |
LC Class | PS3561.E3942 B87 2005 |
The story follows Prosper Gregory Leung, a farmer who has been recruited to help fight forest fires on his home planet of Walden. After being injured in the line of duty, he is sent to recover in a hospital. There, he ends up contacting the High Gregory, a young ruler on the planet Kenning. In the course of talking with the High Gregory, Spur unknowingly brings the young "luck maker" and several other young diplomats to Walden.
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