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    Captives of the Thieve-Star
    Captives of the Thieve-Star
    Captives of the Thieve-Star
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    Captives of the Thieve-Star

    By James H. Schmitz

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    When Peer and Channok grappled the derelict Ra-Twelve, they hooked a death-prize—haunted by the Yomm, stalked by the Mysterious Nine!
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherStart Publishing LLC
    Release dateNov 23, 2016
    ISBN9781682995556
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      Captives of the Thieve-Star - James H. Schmitz

      Captives of the Thieve-Star

      by James H. Schmitz

      Start Publishing LLC

      Copyright © 2015 by Start Publishing LLC

      All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book or portions thereof in any form whatsoever.

      First Start Publishing eBook edition July 2015

      Start Publishing is a registered trademark of Start Publishing LLC

      Manufactured in the United States of America

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      ISBN 13: 978-1-68299-555-6

      Table of Contents

      Chapter I

      Chapter II

      Chapter III

      Chapter IV

      Chapter V

      Chapter VI

      Chapter VII

      Chapter VIII

      Captives of the Thieve-Star

      by James H. Schmitz

      When Peer and Channok grappled the derelict Ra-Twelve, they hooked a death-prize—haunted by the Yomm, stalked by the Mysterious Nine!

      Chapter I

      The celebration of the wedding of Peer and Channok had to be cut a little short, because a flock of police-boats from Irrek showed up at detector-range about midway. But it was carried off with a flourish nevertheless.

      The oxygen-bubble in the small moon-crater was filled with colorful solidographs, creating the impression of an outdoor banquet hall. The best bands playing in the Empire that night unwittingly contributed their efforts, and food and drink were beyond reproach.

      Though somewhat dazed throughout, Channok was startled to discover at one point that the thick carpets on which he stood were a genuine priceless Gaifornaab weave—and no solidographs either! The eighty-four small ships of the space-rat tribe—or voyageurs, as they distinctly preferred to be called—lined up along the outer edges of the banquet hall looked eerily out of place to him; but Peer didn’t seem to mind. Her people rarely did go far away from their ships, and the lawless, precarious life they led made that an advisable practice.

      It would be up to him now, Channok reflected, beaming down on Peer, to educate her into customs and attitudes more fitting for the wife of a regular citizen of the Empire and probable future member of the Imperial Secret Service—

      And then, suddenly, the whole ceremony seemed to be over! A bit puzzled by the abruptness with which everybody had begun to pack up and leave, Channok was standing beside the ramp of his own ship, the Asteroid—an honest, licensed trader—when Santis strolled over to talk to him. Santis was Peer’s father and the pint-sized chieftain of the tribe.

      Didn’t tell you before, son, he remarked, because you were already nervous enough. But as soon as they finish collapsing the bubble, you’ll have about six minutes to get your Asteroid aloft and off this moon before the cops from Irrek arrive!

      I heard you, Pop, and everything’s packed! Peer called down from the open lock of the Asteroid. Come up and kiss me good-by and we’ll seal her up!

      Frowning suspiciously, Channok followed Santis up the ramp. Why should I worry about cops? he inquired, looking down at the two little people while they briefly embraced. Peer came about up to his shoulder, though perfectly formed, and Santis was an inch or two shorter. The tribe didn’t run to bulk. Nobody’s hunting for me!

      Not yet, son, Santis conceded. He twirled his fierce brown mustache-tips thoughtfully and glanced at Peer.

      If you’re passing anywhere near Old Nameless, you might cache that special cargo you’re carrying for me there, he told her. "Around the foot of the Mound. Too bulky for the ships I’ve got here! Put a dowser plate in with it, and I’ll come pick it up with a

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