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| Book Title | The Burning Eye |
| Series | War World |
| Genre | Science Fiction |
| Author | John F. Carr |
| Publisher | Baen Books |
| Published | July 1, 1988 |
| Format | Mass Market Paperback |
| Condition | Good |
| Condition Notes | Good vintage reading copy. Moderate cover wear, edge wear, spine creasing, and age-related handling marks. Binding appears solid with readable pages. |
| Condition | Good |
The first volume in the popular War World series introduces readers to a planet where generations of conflict have shaped every aspect of society. Created by Jerry Pournelle and featuring contributions from multiple authors, the series presents a richly detailed future where rival factions battle for territory, resources, and survival. The combination of military action, political maneuvering, and expansive worldbuilding helped make War World one of the most successful shared-universe science fiction settings of its era.
Collector’s Notes
The Burning Eye is the opening volume of the long-running War World shared universe. The series attracted contributions from many notable science fiction authors and became a cornerstone of military science fiction publishing during the late 1980s and 1990s. Early Baen paperback editions are popular among collectors of military SF, shared-universe fiction, and Jerry Pournelle-related works. Completing the full War World series remains a goal for many science fiction collectors.
Awards
No major book-specific awards identified for The Burning Eye. The War World series is notable for its influence on military science fiction and its collaborative shared-universe approach.
