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Jerry Pournelle

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Jerry Pournelle

1933 – 2017

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Jerry Pournelle was a writer who brought us the epic space opera The Mote in God's Eye. He was known for his science fiction, often exploring military and political themes. You'll find his work a great read if you enjoy grand-scale adventures.

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Science Fiction Fiction Space Opera Military Hard Sci-Fi

Also Known As

Jerry E. Pournelle, J. Pournelle, J. E. Pournelle

Featured Works

Book cover of The Mote in God's Eye
Start Here3.0

The Mote in God's Eye

Larry Niven

Mote Series #1
Book cover of Footfall

Footfall

Jerry Pournelle

Book cover of The Legacy of Heorot

The Legacy of Heorot

Jerry Pournelle

Heorot #1
Book cover of Inferno

Inferno

Jerry Pournelle

Inferno! #1
Book cover of Lucifer's Hammer

Lucifer's Hammer

Jerry Pournelle

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