The Godmakers (novel)
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| Author | Frank Herbert |
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| Cover artist | Vincent DiFate |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction novel |
| Publisher | Putnam |
Publication date | 1972 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover & Paperback) |
| ISBN | 0-399-11006-2 |
| OCLC | 534343 |
| 813/.5/4 | |
| LC Class | PZ4.H5356 Go PS3558.E63 |
The Godmakers (1972) is a science fiction novel by Frank Herbert. The title of early editions was sometimes styled The God Makers.
Summary
It explores the concepts of war and peace, good government and religious belief. It can be seen as a bridging novel between the all-human Dune universe and the ConSentiency universe series.
It is a novel expanded from four short stories:
- "You Take the High Road". Appeared in Astounding Science Fiction, May 1958
- "Missing link". Appeared in Astounding Science Fiction February 1959
- "Operation Haystack". Appeared in Astounding Science Fiction, May 1959
- "The Priests of Psi". Appeared in Fantastic Science Fiction Stories, February 1960
The story focuses on Lewis Orne, an agent for a government agency which develops lost planets populated by humans. After correctly identifying a warlike civilization on the planet Hamal, he is drafted into Investigative Adjustment (I-A), which manages dangerous planets. Under the auspices of I-A, he travels to various planets in order to maintain peace throughout the galaxy. At the same time, the priests of the planet Amel, who practice "religious engineering," set about creating the first human god in their history. After resolving a number of dangerous situations, Lewis is injured and has a near-death experience. Following this, his psychic powers develop, and after passing a series of tests he becomes a god.
Reception
Lester del Rey described Godmakers as "an excellent adventure novel," but found himself losing interest in the novel as the protagonist's humanity vanishes.[1]
References
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