"The Players" by Everett B. Cole is a science fiction story set in a world of shrewd traders, where one man named Musa finds himself caught in a web of peril and adventure. Musa, a trader from Karth, dreams of exploring uncharted territories but soon crosses paths with the powerful priests of Kondaro, a sea god, leading him into dangerous waters where supernatural beliefs intertwine with futuristic technology. Starting in the bustling streets of Karth, Musa's journey takes him into the unknown, marked by encounters with enigmatic figures like Lanko, and whispered stories of oncoming danger and political intrigue. As Musa sails toward the Eastern Sea, he faces challenges that test his ambitions against a backdrop of moral questions and treacherous landscapes where the stakes are higher than he ever imagined.
The Players
By Everett B. Cole
A trader's ambition to explore new worlds plunges him into a risky game involving ancient gods, futuristic tech, and deadly secrets on the Eastern Sea.
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About the AuthorEverett B. Cole (1910-2001) was an American writer of science fiction short stories and a professional soldier. He fought at Omaha Beach during World War II and worked as a signal maintenance and property officer at Fort Douglas, Utah, retiring in 1960. He got a bachelor's degree in Math and Physics and became a Math, Physics, and Chemistry teacher at Yorktown High School in Texas. His first science fiction story, "Philosophical Corps" was published in the magazine Astounding in 1951. His fix-up of that story and two others, The Philosophical Corps, was published by Gnome Press in 1962. A second novel, The Best Made Plans, was serialized in Astounding in 1959, but never published in book form. He also co-authored historical books about the south Texas region.
Everett B. Cole (1910-2001) was an American writer of science fiction short stories and a professional soldier. He fought at Omaha Beach during World War II and worked as a signal maintenance and property officer at Fort Douglas, Utah, retiring in 1960. He got a bachelor's degree in Math and Physics and became a Math, Physics, and Chemistry teacher at Yorktown High School in Texas. His first science fiction story, "Philosophical Corps" was published in the magazine Astounding in 1951. His fix-up of that story and two others, The Philosophical Corps, was published by Gnome Press in 1962. A second novel, The Best Made Plans, was serialized in Astounding in 1959, but never published in book form. He also co-authored historical books about the south Texas region.
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