Is The Currents of Space part of a series?

This novel is one of the three standalone books that form the Empire series, which is set in the same universe as Asimov's Foundation and Robot series but can be read independently.

How does The Currents of Space connect to Asimov's other works?

The Currents of Space is set in the early days of the Trantorian Empire, predating the events of the Foundation series and exploring the political landscape of a nascent galactic civilization. It shares the overarching future history with his Robot novels, though direct character crossovers are not present.

The Currents of Space by Isaac Asimov

On the planet Florinia, the wealthy elite of Sark live in luxury while the native population toils to produce a vital resource. Any thought of rebellion is crushed, as the disruption of this trade could lead to galactic war. Into this oppressive system comes Rik, a man with no memory of his past, who carries a dire warning: Florinia is doomed. But revealing the truth could end the power of Sark and put Rik in mortal danger.

Prose complexity: 7/10

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Fish Out of Water

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Isaac Asimov

Asimov was born sometime between October 4, 1919 and January 2, 1920 in Petrovichi in Smolensk Oblast, RSFSR (now Russia), the son of a Jewish family of millers. Although his exact date of birth is uncertain, Asimov himself celebrated it on January 2. His family emigrated to Brooklyn, New York and opened a candy store when he was three years old. He taught himself to read at the age of five. He began reading the science fiction pulp magazines that his family's store carried. Around the age of...

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Currents of Space part of a series?
This novel is one of the three standalone books that form the Empire series, which is set in the same universe as Asimov's Foundation and Robot series but can be read independently.
How does The Currents of Space connect to Asimov's other works?
The Currents of Space is set in the early days of the Trantorian Empire, predating the events of the Foundation series and exploring the political landscape of a nascent galactic civilization. It shares the overarching future history with his Robot novels, though direct character crossovers are not present.