The Starmen is a science fiction novel by Leigh Brackett, first published in 1952. The story follows Michael Trehearne, who feels isolated until he meets the mysterious Kerrel and the captivating Shairn, leading him on a quest to uncover his family's secret lineage connected to the Vardda people. This narrative explores themes of identity, interstellar life, and the complexities of heritage against a backdrop of alien worlds and ancient bloodlines. The novel was initially serialized in Startling Stories in 1951 and later published by Gnome Press in a limited edition.
