Son of the Tree

Jack Vance

Book 1 of Nopalgarth

Language: English

Publisher: Mayflower

Published: Jan 1, 1951

Pages: 115
ABC: 9

Description:

"The Tree ruled the horizons, shouldered aside the clouds, and wore thunder and lightning like a wreath of tinsels- it had come to be worshipped by the first marveling settlers on Kyril". Joe Smith arrives from Earth and soon is caught up in a political plot between opposing worlds. Ultimately he discovers the true, horrific nature of The Tree of Life... Cover art by Howard Kistler