PRAISE FOR STEPHEN L. BURNS

For FLESH AND SILVER
Winner, Compton Crook Award for Best First Novel
Russian rights sold to AST
Italian rights to Mondadori

Decent medical sf stories have become rarer. Hopefully, BurnsŐ work signifies a resurgence in this particular subgenre.

Starlog

For CALL FROM A DISTANT SHORE
Finalist, Philip K. Dick Award for Best Novel
Italian rights to Mondadori

Every once in a while, a writer comes up with a line that is, all by itself, enough to justify the price of the book. The book is Stephen L. Burns', which also does a great deal more to make you feel your money was well spent ... an intriguing premise, a nice cast of characters, and a well-thought-out plot guaranteed to keep you entertained. ... a grand read. Have fun.

Analog

Mr. Burns challenges our imaginations with rapid-fire adventure and intelligent wonder.

Romantic Times

Burns demonstrates considerable skill in characterization as well as plotting, and develops the suspense quite nicely. A refreshingly straightforward and highly entertaining near future adventure.

Science Fiction Chronicle

A recipe for fun, full of unusual romantic pairings, bad jokes, space travel, and hard-hitting action.

Locus

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