Ghost Ships, The

Publication date: 
1990-01
Publication type: 
Novel
Published: 
unpublished
Setting: 
The State: The Smoke Ring
Summary: 

A never-published novel set in the "Smoke Ring" universe. The "Ships" of the title are naturally-occuring Bussard Ramjets, born in the supernova that created the Smoke Ring. Niven toyed with the idea for years before finally shelving the whole thing.

Notes: 

rejected sequel to The Smoke Ring... novel of strange supernova-born life-forms