Sci-fi

Lord of Light

by Roger Zelazny

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Description

Earth is long since dead. On a colony planet, a band of men has gained control of technology, made themselves immortal, and now rules their world as the gods of the Hindu pantheon. Only one dares oppose them: he who was once Siddhartha and is now Mahasamatman. Binder of Demons. Lord of Light.

What it’s like

ThemeMythic Fantasy Supernatural Horror Wonder Mystical Reincarnation Immortality

ViolenceGraphic

CombatSkirmish-Heavy

HorrorChilling

Awards

1 win

WinnerHugo Award for Best Novel1968 FinalistNebula Award for Best Novel1968

Details

First published: September 1967
Pages: 302
Reading time: About 6 hours
Format: Novel
Audience: Adult
Publisher: Gollancz
Language: English
ISBN: 9780575094215
Series: Standalone

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