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Jon Tom, a pirate captain with a past, finds love for the first time when he meets Mudge, a love interest on his journey to save her from pirates. The story explores themes of adventure, romance, and the struggle between Jon Tom's past and his present life.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Alan Dean Foster
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