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Pirate Flanagan and his crew scheme to kidnap Lena, the daughter of the despotic ruler known as the Cheo, and demand a hefty ransom for her safe return. Despite their experience and insider knowledge of Lena’s secrets, the Cheo’s refusal to negotiate throws their plans into disarray, forcing the crew to consider drastic measures.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Philip Palmer
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