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Pohl, Frederik
1919
2013
Pohl, Frederick
Pohl, Frederik George, Jr.
MacCreigh, James
Lavond, Paul Dennis
Wylie, Dirk
1920
1949
Dockweiler, Joseph Harold
Dockweiller, Henry
Lavond, Paul Dennis
Doolin, Joseph
1896
1967
Doolin, Joseph Patrick
Highwayman of the Void
Produced from Planet Stories Fall 1944
According to Pohl (commenting in the 1976 collection "The early Pohl"), he wrote this story, but initially attributed it to Wylie.
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"Highwayman of the Void" by Dirk Wylie is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. This gripping narrative follows the character Steve Nolan, an outlaw who returns from the dead to confront his nemesis, Alan Woller, a former boss who falsely framed him for treason. The book delves into themes of revenge, survival, and the complexities of human morality in a futuristic setting filled with galactic intrigue and danger. The story unfolds as Nolan, thought to be dead after a failed prison escape, makes his way to Port Avalon on Pluto, driven by a desire for vengeance against Woller, who has risen to power within a shipping company. Along the way, Nolan encounters various challenges, including monstrous creatures and treacherous terrain. The plot intensifies when he confronts Woller aboard the spaceship "Dragonfly", leading to a dramatic struggle for survival. As Nolan navigates through a web of deceit and conflict, he must also contend with the unexpected presence of a young woman connected to Woller, fueling both his motivations and the emotional stakes of the story. The narrative culminates in a showdown that tests Nolan's resolve and ultimately intertwines his fate with that of Woller and the mysterious girl. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 85.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Science fiction
Adventure stories
Outlaws -- Fiction
Pluto (Dwarf planet) -- Fiction
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