Mesklin Books in Order
Mesklin is a series of 4 books written by Hal Clement.
Here, you can see them all in order! (publication year included)
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Mesklin books in publication order
4 books
Mission of Gravity
by Hal Clement
1954
Human explorers need help recovering a probe on Mesklin, where extreme gravity prevents them from reaching it themselves. Native sea captain Barlennan undertakes the hazardous journey, navigating unfamiliar terrain and negotiating what his people can gain from cooperation.
Close to Critical
by Hal Clement
1964
Earth scientists study intelligent life on Tenebra from an orbiting station, unable to endure its oppressive heat and gravity. When two children become stranded below, rescue depends on the planet’s native inhabitants and their understanding of its dangerous conditions.
Star Light
by Hal Clement
1971
Mesklinite captain Barlennan agrees to lead an expedition across Dhrawn, a vast world too hostile for humans. His bargain grants Earth scientists access to its mysteries, but Barlennan has additional plans that could complicate their scientific partnership.
Heavy Planet
by Hal Clement
2001
Mission of Gravity and Star Light appear together with two shorter Mesklin stories and the essay Whirligig World. The collection combines adventures involving extreme gravity with Clement’s account of the calculations and choices behind his fictional planet.
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