Fossil Hunter
Fossil Hunter is a novel written by Canadian science fiction author Robert J. Sawyer. The sequel to Far-Seer, it is the second book of the Quintaglio Ascension Trilogy. The book depicts an Earth-like world on a moon which orbits a gas giant, inhabited by a species of highly evolved, sentient Tyrannosaurs called Quintaglios, among various other creatures from the late cretaceous period, imported to this moon by aliens 65 million years prior to the story. Originally published in 1993 by Ace Science Fiction, it won the Homer award for "Best Novel" during its initial release date. It was reissued in 2005 by Tor Books.
First edition The character depicted is Kee-Toroca, the main protagonist. He is the son of Sal-Afsan, the main character from the previous book. | |
| Author | Robert J. Sawyer |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Bob Eggleton |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
| Series | Quintaglio Ascension Trilogy |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Ace Books |
Publication date | May 1993 |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 290 |
| ISBN | 0-441-24884-5 |
| Preceded by | Far-Seer |
| Followed by | Foreigner |
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