When the inhabitants of a peaceful world are conquered by the bloodthirsty yumens, their existence is irrevocably altered. Forced into servitude, the Athsheans find themselves at the mercy of their brutal masters. Desperation causes the Athsheans, led by Selver, to retaliate against their captors, abandoning their strictures against violence. But in defending their lives, they have endangered the very foundations of their society. For every blow against the invaders is a blow to the humanity of the Athsheans. And once the ...
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When the inhabitants of a peaceful world are conquered by the bloodthirsty yumens, their existence is irrevocably altered. Forced into servitude, the Athsheans find themselves at the mercy of their brutal masters. Desperation causes the Athsheans, led by Selver, to retaliate against their captors, abandoning their strictures against violence. But in defending their lives, they have endangered the very foundations of their society. For every blow against the invaders is a blow to the humanity of the Athsheans. And once the killing starts, there is no turning back.
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Publisher:
Berkley Publishing Corporation / G. P. Putnam's Sons
Published:
1976
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17891952204
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Very Good+ Good+ Dust Jacket. Size: 8x5x1; Hardcover with dust jacket, from a personal collection. 1976, this is the 1st printing of the 1st edition (first appeared in the anthology "Again, Dangerous Visions" edited by Harlan Ellison and released in 1972; won the Hugo Award for Best Short Novel in 1973). Published by Berkley Publishing Corporation and distributed by G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York. 189pp. Green cloth boards with gilt lettering on spine. Page 15/16 has a small bit of discoloration at bottom outer corner, otherwise book is pretty much near fine. Book jacket design by Richard M. Powers. Dust jacket has price of $6.95 on inner flap. DJ has minor general edge and shelfwear, light sunning to spine, and a few small tears at head and heel of spine. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.