Sassinak (Planet Pirates, Vol 1) - Softcover

Anne McCaffrey; Elizabeth Moon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 067169863X ISBN 13: 9780671698638

Publisher: Baen, 1990

Synopsis

She Was Only Twelve When They Destroyed Her World

Two great writers who go great together tell the story of a young woman sworn to destroy the pirates who orphaned her -- even if it takes a lifetime. Now she's a Fleet captain with one regret: not enough pirates.

About this title

About the Author:

Anne McCaffrey is the author of the much-loved Dragonriders of Pern series. Brought up in the US, she currently lives in Ireland. Elizabeth Moon served as a 1st Lieutenant in the US Marine Corps and is the author of the Deed of Paksenarrion series. She lives in Texas.

From Publishers Weekly:

The first in the Planet Pirates series, this science fiction yarn offers a vivid universe inhabited by cardboard citizens. Sassinak, the heroine and the only developed character, steps straight from a formula: When she is 12, pirates raid her native colony, enslaving her and g murdering her family. Abe, a fellow captive, befriends her and, when they are emancipated by Fleet (the military), becomes her guardian until he is slain in a barroom brawl. Intelligent and daring, Sass joins Fleet, seeking vengeance on her enemies. She becomes the classic fictional commander: a loner whose entire life is subsumed by the military. Fortunately, Sass's exploits are so expertly recounted that their intrigue and adventure compensate for the hackneyed plot line. Cleverly drawn aliens, supporting characters here, allow the authors to explore various aspects of prejudice. Sass's appraisal of men, however, verges at times on sexist. Hugo winner McCaffrey's works include Dragonsdawn ; Moon is the author of Oath of Gold. Major ad/promo.
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About this edition

• Publisher: Baen
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 067169863X
• ISBN 13: 9780671698638
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 260