Star Surgeon
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| Author | James White |
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| Language | English |
| Series | Sector General |
| Genre(s) | Sci-Fi novel |
| Publisher | Ballantine |
| Released | 1963 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Preceded by | Hospital Station |
| Followed by | Major Operation |
Star Surgeon is a 1963 science fiction book by author James White and is part of the Sector General series.
 The original Published cover from 1963. |
[edit] Synopsis
Conway must deal with an unconscious patient who resists treatment and may be a cannibal or a god. When this patient turns out to be neither, it becomes an ally of Sector General, and a friend to Doctor Conway. His name is later revealed to be Lonvellin. Later, Lonvellin takes part in a mercy mission to the diseaed planet of Etla. When The Empire that controls the Planet of Etla, misinterperets Lonvellin's efforts as an act of war, the empire declares war with Sector General.
[edit] Characters
- Dr. Conway- The Doctor at Sector General who is in charge of the Lonvellin Case.
- Nurse Murchison- A Nurse at Sector General who has a romantic relationship with Conway.
- Lonvellin- Long lived and Benevolent alien. He is treated by Conway, and becomes a friend and ally of Sector General.
- O'Mara- Chief Psychologist at Sector General. He gives the commands and orders to all the Doctors.
