Blood Lines

Blood Lines by William R. Burkett is a science fiction novel published by HarperCollins on July 8, 1998. This first edition spans 384 pages and is presented in English. The story follows the all-brain cyborg known as Ball and the narrator, who share a history as big-game hunters. They now find themselves on the planet Ptolemy, where they engage in a perilous ritual renga competition, alongside some sport shooting of dragons.

Readers will discover a unique blend of adventure and competition as the characters face the Pondoro Wolverine, a fearsome creature, and navigate the high stakes of their contest. The narrative explores themes of rivalry and survival, with the winner of the competition gaining a parasitic life-form with extraordinary communicative abilities, while the loser faces dire consequences. This edition offers an intriguing glimpse into a vividly imagined universe filled with danger and excitement.