Space-Trap at Banya Tor

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Space-Trap at Banya Tor

by W. J. (William J.) Matthews

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1 total

Space-Trap at Banya Tor

1:02:13

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In the glittering corridors of the Planet Patrol, a new crisis looms. The recently appointed Senator Iris Chanler—celebrated beauty, wealthy heiress, and self‑professed fan of outlaw telecasts—has threatened to slash the Patrol’s funding, stirring unease among its weary officers. Meanwhile, the notorious space pirate Jeff Thorne, known across the Martian wastes as the Derelict, plots to bring the glittering band of raiders to justice. Their paths converge amid sarcastic generals, polished boots, and a galaxy that seems to cheer the very criminals it condemns.

The opening act pits the idealistic, underfunded Patrol against charismatic lawbreakers whose daring deeds are broadcast for hungry crowds. As political intrigue blends with high‑octane chases through asteroid lanes, listeners are drawn into a world where medals gleam, betrayals simmer, and every decision could tip the balance between order and chaos. Expect crisp, fast‑paced dialogue and classic pulp flavor that makes the stakes feel both personal and galactic.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (59K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

Feb 28, 2021

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

WJ

W. J. (William J.) Matthews

A mid-century science fiction writer whose stories lean into danger, mystery, and the wide-open imagination of pulp adventure. Though little biographical information survives, the surviving work shows a clear taste for fast-moving interplanetary suspense.

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