238 pages
English language
Published Jan. 5, 1983 by Futura.
238 pages
English language
Published Jan. 5, 1983 by Futura.
Sandkings is the third collection of science fiction short stories by American writer George R. R. Martin, published by Timescape Books in December 1981. It contains seven short stories. The collection won the Locus Award for best single author collection. The multiple-award-winning title story concerns a race of insectoid, militaristic alien "pets" who worship their master until he badly mistreats them.