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by Eric Frank Russell

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Scout-Officer John Leeming knew from the very start that his reconnaissance mission deep into enemy territory would likely be a one-way trip. But, after he crash-lands on a far distant planet and becomes a prisoner of ruthless aliens, he knows he can't just give up. Armed with only a piece of wood, a coil of copperlike wire, his quick wits, and an imaginary ally called Eustace, Leeming embarks on a brilliant campaign to gain his freedom--and undermine the alien war effort, too. This original, full-length version of one of Russell's most popular stories, "Plus X," is amusing, adventurous, fast moving, and razor sharp. Poking fun at bone-headed and inflexible bureaucrats and institutions, it ranks among his very best work.

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"A wonderful, fun, fast yarn that hasn't aged a bit and never, never takes itself seriously."--Jack L. Chalker. John Leeming knew that his reconnaissance mission into enemy territory would likely be a one-way trip. But after he crash-lands on a distant planet and becomes a prisoner of ruthless aliens, he can't just give up. This original, full-length version of one of Russell's most popular stories, "Plus X," is amusing, fast moving, and razor sharp. "Outrageous...well worth seeking out."

--"David Langford."

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Scout-officer John Leeming makes a reconnaissance mission deep into enemy territory. Crash landing on a far-distant planet, he is captured by tough and ruthless aliens. He uses his quick wits to embark on a brilliant campaign for freedom, and in doing so undermines the entire alien war effort.

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ISBN:
9780575072404
Author:
Russell, Eric
Publisher:
Gollancz
Author:
Russell, Eric
Location:
London
Subject:
Science Fiction - General
Subject:
Science fiction
Subject:
Life on other planets
Subject:
Imaginary wars and battles
Subject:
Science / General
Copyright:
Series:
SF Collector's
Series Volume:
TM 11-759
Publication Date:
September 2002
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Pages:
192
Dimensions:
9.46x6.26x.60 in. .52 lbs.

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