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The Zero Stone

  • 1968 first published
  • 221 pages
  • ★ 4.2 (6 ratings)
  • 17 editions

The Zero Stone is a 1968 novel by Andre Norton. Much of the action takes place in Thieves Guild and Patrol. It features Murdoc Jern and Eet. Readers will find themes of Theft, artifacts, gems and Trade.

Open Library readers give it an average of 4.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, and 17 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 17 editions.

It runs to roughly 221 pages — 4–5 hours of reading at an average pace.

About The Zero Stone

In search of the truth about a mysterious ring stone with phenomenal powers, gem trader Murdoc suddenly finds himself hunted through space by an unscrupulous religious order.
Description from Open Library

Themes, setting & tropes

Tropes

Setting

  • Thieves Guild
  • Patrol
  • Zacathan
  • Forerunners

Characters

  • Murdoc Jern
  • Eet

Subjects

  • Children's stories
  • Science fiction
  • Theft
  • Artifacts
  • Gems
  • Trade
  • Caper
  • Heist
  • American Science fiction

Publisher

Quick answers

Who wrote The Zero Stone?

The Zero Stone was written by Andre Norton and first published in 1968.

How long is The Zero Stone?

The median edition has 221 pages, about 4–5 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Zero Stone?

Readers who like it often enjoy Six of Crows, Fantastic Mr Fox and The Great Hotel Robbery.

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