The Energy Pirate

Professor Gamma

by Fred Hoyle, Geoffrey Hoyle

Genres: Fiction

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1982

About the author

Professor Sir Fred Hoyle was one of the most distinguished, creative, and controversial scientists of the twentieth century. He was a Fellow of St John’s College (1939-1972, Honorary Fellow 1973-2001), was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1957, held the Plumian Chair of Astronomy and Experimental Philosophy (1958-1972), established the Institute of Theoretical Astronomy in Cambridge (now part of the Institute of Astronomy), and (in 1972) received a knighthood for his services to astronomy.

Hoyle was a keen mountain climber, an avid player of chess, a science fiction writer, a populariser of science, and the man who coined the phrase 'The Big Bang'.

Reviews

[Neon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Flying weaponized space hats?
This was not what I expected when I picked this up out of a free box of books. I was thinking it would be just... Not this. I had a wild ride and it scored a rather good three stars which is better than I expected.

[Simon Bostock · Rating 3 out of 5]

Whilst waiting to buy a chocolate bar, William witnesses all the chocolate bars disappearing. He then bolts before the police start looking at him. He then goes with Professor Gamma and Kiryl to find out what has happened to the chocolate.

The first of the adventures with Professor Gamma, this one themed around sugar, being an energy source. I really enjoyed the illustrations and how action-packed the story was despite its length, with a satisfying conclusion.

[Steven · Rating 5 out of 5]

Part of a four book series, absurdly delightful science fiction - hats fighting, replenishing chocolate bars, mad scientist. Loved it!

[Jonathan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hats steal chocolate bars for their sugar content, also sugar beet.