Highwayman of the Void by Frederik Pohl
"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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Pohl, Frederik, 1919-2013 |
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| Dubious author | Wylie, Dirk, 1920-1949 |
| Illustrator | Doolin, Joseph, 1896-1967 |
| Title | Highwayman of the Void |
| Series Title | Produced from Planet Stories Fall 1944 |
| Note | According to Pohl (commenting in the 1976 collection "The early Pohl"), he wrote this story, but initially attributed it to Wylie. |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Outlaws -- Fiction |
| Subject | Pluto (Dwarf planet) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63189 |
| Release Date | Sep 12, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 261 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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