Ride the Star Winds
Ride the Star Winds by A. Bertram Chandler is the fourth omnibus edition in the John Grimes series, published by Baen on May 28, 2013. This edition comprises four full-length novels and six interconnected short stories, showcasing the adventures of Lieutenant John Grimes, a pipe-smoking spaceship commander navigating the complexities of life along the galactic rim. Readers will encounter Grimes as he transitions from a career in the Federation navy to a life filled with action and adventure, exploring themes of politics, revolution, and the unexpected challenges of space travel.
In this collection, Grimes faces a variety of situations, from his role as a governor among anarchists in The Anarch Lords to navigating a revolution on Sparta in The Last Amazon. The Wild Ones sees him back on Earth, confronting bizarre accusations, while Catch the Star Winds delves into the mysteries of time aboard an experimental ship. With a blend of humor and engaging storytelling, this volume presents a rich tapestry of science fiction and space opera, appealing to fans of action and adventure in the genre. The book spans 1120 pages and is presented in English, making it a substantial addition to any science fiction library.
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The fourth omnibus edition of the classic science fiction of A. Bertram Chandler’s John Grimes books, with four full length novels and six interconnected short stories in this renowned SF saga. The Anarch Lords , The Last Amazon, The Wild Ones and Catch the Star Winds. Pipe-smoking, action-loving spaceship commander Lieutenant John Grimes (think Captain Kirk with more of a navy, salty attitude) moves out of the Federation navy and finds his true calling adventuring along the spaceways of the galactic rim.
Number four in the collected adventures of the legendary John Grimes of the Galactic Rim series, including four novels:
* The Anarch Lords: John Grimes’ short career as a somewhat benevolent space pirate is over, but he has sunk even lower, becoming a politician. He’s now the governor of a planet of anarchists, where term limits are unnecessary, what with all the assassinations taking place.
* The Last Amazon: Back on Sparta, the formerly all-male planet, Grimes is waiting for his own ship to arrive when he’s caught up in yet another revolution—and you can’t tell the good guys (or gals) without a program.
* The Wild Ones: Back on Earth was the last place that Grimes expected to be. Another thing he hadn’t expected was accusations of witchcraft being taken seriously.
* Catch the Star Winds: An experimental sailing ship of space was intended to exceed the speed of light. Then strange things happened involving time itself, and the crew wasn’t sure they would ever see home, or their home time, again.
Plus six interrelated short stories starring the indefatigable John Grimes, rounding out a large volume of space adventure with a dash of humor, and a likable hero who always gamely manages to muddle through.
About A. Bertram Chandler and the John Grimes series:
“SF’s answer to Horatio Hornblower.” —Publishers Weekly
“As Asimov chronicled the Foundation, as Heinlein built his Future History, so Chandler constructs the epic of the Rim Worlds.” —Analog
“[Grimes] establishes a loyalty in his readers rather similar to that felt by readers of Hornblower. Indeed [Chandler’s] space operas are among the most likeable and well constructed in the genre. . . .” —The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction
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