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Ports of Call

Ports of Call

Science FictionSpace Opera
Pages
300
Published
1998
Language
English

Synopsis

Follow Myron Tany, a charming young sailor, as he navigates the vastness of space aboard a tramp cargo vessel. From one vibrant planet to the next, Myron seeks fortune and adventure, often bending the rules and leaving a trail of broken hearts. This is a tale of a rogue making his way through the cosmos.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

AdventurousLightheartedWhimsical
Morally GreyAnti-HeroQuest

Genres

Science Fiction Space Opera Adventure

Authors

J
Jack Vance

John Holbrook "Jack" Vance was an American mystery, fantasy, and science fiction writer. Though most of his work has been published under the name Jack Vance, he also wrote 11 mystery novels using his full name John Holbrook Vance, three under the pseudonym Ellery Queen, and one each using the pseudonyms Alan Wade, Peter Held, John van See, and Jay Kavanse.

S
S. M. Stirling

S. M. Stirling is the author of the novel Dangerous Women. He writes science fiction and fantasy.

Characters

Myron TanyProtagonist
All characters in Ports of Call

Frequently asked questions

  • Is this book part of a series?

    This title serves as the first half of a two-part sequence that concludes with the novel Lurulu.