Starliner
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This is a work of fiction. All the characters and events portrayed in this book are fictional, and any resemblance to real people or incidents is purely coincidental. First printing, June 1992 Distributed by Simon & Schuster Printed in the United States of America |
ISBN: 0-671-72121-6Copyright 1992 by David Drake All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book or portions thereof in any form. A Baen Books Original Production by Windhaven Press Electronic version by WebWrights |
WITH FRIENDS LIKE THESE . . ."One thing," said Franz Streseman. He didn't look young any more- "You are all brave, and no doubt you have weapons training, I am the soldier here, however." He surveyed his four older companions. "Shoot first, shoot to kill," he said coldly. "Don't threaten and don't hesitate. It maybe that Oanh will be mistaken for an opponent. I myself may mistake her for an opponent." Ran hadn't seen anything as bleak as the young Grantholmer's expression since he faced the Cold Crew in Taskerville. "I say to you," Franz continued, "it is better that Oanh die than that she remain alive in the hands of these folk. I know them, I know their type. She is not human to them. We must not hesitate." Wanda Holly licked her lips. "And on that cheerful note," she said, "I think it's time to go." She glanced at the others, then added, "Good luck, fellows. We may all be crazy, but I'm damned glad I know people like you." |