Robert L. Forward

1932–2002

1 series 2 books in order

Robert L. Forward was an American physicist and science fiction writer. His literary work was noted for its scientific credibility and use of ideas developed from his career as an aerospace engineer. He also made important contributions to gravitational wave detection research. He was born in 1932 and died in 2002.

Born: 1932
Known for: Dragon's Egg

Series by Robert L. Forward

Dragon's Egg

2 books in order · 1980–1985

Dragon's egg

1980 · Robert L. Forward

This 1980 novel by Robert L. Forward tells of human scientists establishing a relationship with the cheela, intelligent lifeforms living on Dragon's…
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Starquake

1985 · Robert L. Forward

Starquake is a science fiction novel by American writer Robert L. Forward, published in 1985. It serves as a sequel to Dragon's Egg, focusing on the…
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How many books has Robert L. Forward written?

We list 2 books by Robert L. Forward across 1 series, published between 1980–1985 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Robert L. Forward's books?

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