Space Viking

Space Viking

H. Beam Piper

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Devoted Publishing
Año de edición:
2026
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Ficción clásica
ISBN:
9781773566214
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Vengeance drives one man across the stars in a brutal age of collapsing worlds and interstellar warfare.In Space Viking by H. Beam Piper, Lucas Trask’s life is shattered when tragedy strikes during what should have been the happiest day of his life. Consumed by grief and the need for revenge, he turns to the only path left open to him: becoming a Space Viking, one of the feared raiders who travel between the scattered planets of a fallen interstellar civilization.Aboard powerful starships, the Space Vikings descend upon weakened worlds in search of technology, wealth, and survival amid the ruins of a once-great galactic empire. Yet as Trask pursues the man responsible for his loss, his journey becomes more than a quest for vengeance. He is forced to confront the fragile balance between civilization and barbarism in a universe where advanced knowledge is vanishing and entire societies stand on the edge of collapse.Blending large-scale space warfare with political intrigue and philosophical reflection, Space Viking explores the rise and decline of civilizations, the cost of revenge, and the struggle to preserve culture in a violent and uncertain future.A classic work of mid-century science fiction, the novel combines fast-paced adventure with a thoughtful examination of power, history, and human ambition among the stars.

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