"Last Call From Sector 9G" by Leigh Brackett is a science fiction story that pulls you into the life of Lloyd Durham, a man haunted by his past who is reluctantly pulled back into a galaxy of complex politics and diverse beings. Called upon from a prolonged period of drinking, Durham is asked to meet with a member from the Terran Embassy regarding a special mission. He must navigate his personal struggles and dangerous enemies as he's tasked with a covert mission tied to the enigmatic Bitter Star that involves traveling to the remote planet of Nanta Dik to gather important information. The story introduces us to a world where Durham's actions could ripple through a delicate balance of power, all while old relationships and new threats close in around him.
Last Call From Sector 9G
By Leigh Brackett
A reluctant hero must confront his demons and navigate a web of galactic intrigue to complete a secret mission on a remote planet, with the fate of the galaxy hanging in the balance.
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About the AuthorLeigh Douglass Brackett was an American author and screenwriter. Nicknamed "the Queen of Space Opera," she was one of the most prominent female writers during the Golden Age of Science Fiction. As a screenwriter, she was best known for her collaborations with director Howard Hawks, mainly writing Westerns and crime films. She also worked on an early draft of The Empire Strikes Back (1980), elements of which remained in the film; she died before it went into production.
Leigh Douglass Brackett was an American author and screenwriter. Nicknamed "the Queen of Space Opera," she was one of the most prominent female writers during the Golden Age of Science Fiction. As a screenwriter, she was best known for her collaborations with director Howard Hawks, mainly writing Westerns and crime films. She also worked on an early draft of The Empire Strikes Back (1980), elements of which remained in the film; she died before it went into production.
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