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The jewels of Aptor is Samuel R. Delany’s debut novel, penned at nineteen. Set in a post‑nuclear future, it follows a tight-knit team as they navigate a hostile landscape, sailing through perilous waters, to rescue a priestess of the goddess Argo from the dominion of the dark god Hama. The narrative blends exploration, religious tension, and the lingering effects of radiation on the environment and mutated beings, showcasing Delany’s early flair for vivid description and imaginative world‑building.
First publish date: 1962
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Samuel R. Delany
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