David Starr, Space Ranger

By: Isaac Asimov

Narrated by: MacLeod Andrews

Reissued after seventy-five years out of print—and in hardcover for the first time in a generation—David Starr, Space Ranger is the first book in the Lucky Starr series written by the legendary Isaac Asimov, author of Foundation, the Galactic Empire series, and I, Robot.

Conway could remember the day, the exact minute, when the news had reached Science Tower. Patrol ships had shot out into space, tracing the pirates; they attacked the asteroid lairs in a fury that was completely unprecedented. Whether they caught the particular villains who had gutted the Venus-bound ship none could ever say, but the pirate power had been broken from that year on.

And the patrol ships found something else: a tiny lifeboat winding a precarious orbit between Venus and Earth, radiating its coldly automatic radio calls for help. Only a child was inside. A frightened, lonely four-year-old, who did not speak for hours except to say stoutly, “Mother said I wasn’t to cry.”

It was David Starr.

©1952 Isaac Asimov. Introduction copyright © 1971 by Isaac Asimov (P)2026 Blackstone Publishing

Critic reviews

“Ingeniously combines mystery with science fiction.”

“A thrilling tale…Endless imagination, exciting ideas and events.”

One of my favorites!

I was so excited when I learned about this reprint! And one of my favorite narrators was selected for the narration! It was a blast from the past—I absolutely love Asimov! Highly recommend this fun series to anyone who loves a good sci-fi adventure!

The book was originally printed under the name Paul French. I can see they finally recognized who he really is.

I read this book years ago. I'm glad it's hear now. I haven't found it in print for quite a long time. Thanks

Great all around

An Asimovian twist on an otherwise formulaic style mystery. Fantastic story telling, great voice acting, compelling action. This series is both entertaining and uncharacteristically whimsical for Asimov. You’ll enjoy this.