
In a blistering landscape lit by a massive ringed sun, the lithe priestess Ylda drifts across a savage, slime‑covered world, driven by a vision of a distant beacon that shines a thousand light‑years away. The planet’s harsh climate and hostile fauna make every step a battle, and Ylda’s quest feels both holy and desperate. As she searches for the source of that far‑off light, the reader is drawn into a strange frontier where survival and destiny are tightly bound.
Meanwhile, Hardan Synn, a rugged hunter riding a golden‑furred maar, arrives at a contested river camp where rival factions clash over precious supplies. With twin swords in hand, he is thrust into a chaotic melee, confronting the brutal leader Nitka Porn and the desperate Sarifs fighting for control of the wagons. The tension builds as Hardan’s skill and fury are tested, hinting at a larger conflict that could reshape the fragile balance of this alien frontier.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (66K 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
2021-03-06
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1912–2003
A lively pulp-era storyteller, this American author moved easily between science fiction, fantasy, westerns, and detective fiction. His tales first appeared in magazines in 1940, and he became especially associated with adventurous stories for classic genre pulps like Planet Stories.
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