explorer / books · 1960
The Pirates of Zan
Murray Leinster’s only award entry in this dataset.
Published 1959 by Ace Books · 161 pages
Hugo · 1960
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Synopsis
Bron Hoddan, a serious electronics engineer from the pirate planet Zan, tries to escape his heritage by moving to the civilized planet Walden. When his efforts at respectability fail, he reluctantly embarks on a career of interstellar piracy, using his engineering skills and wit to further surprisingly legitimate goals.
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