Valkyrie from the Void

"Valkyrie from the Void" by Basil Wells is a vintage science fiction saga that plunges into an extraordinary alien realm. The novel, a product of the 1940s, revolves around frontier guide Hardan Synn, a character navigating a tense world of political intrigue and physical danger. Hardan finds himself leading a wagon train of downtrodden Wetlanders when they get caught up in a violent rebellion sparked by the villainous sarif, Nitka Porn. Battling for dominance, Hardan strives to keep the peace as they journey through the unforgiving Drylands toward Lake Gron. Adding to the tension, Ylda, a spirited priestess desperate to avoid her destiny, crosses Hardan's path and must choose between her old life and the dangerous road ahead. The Drylanders themselves pose another deadly danger. As Hardan faces personal demons and outside threats, he sets off on a journey to the Bitter Sea, hoping to begin anew and forge lasting bonds between the Wetlanders and the telepathic Aarthmen. This odyssey is painted with intense combat, surprising partnerships, and a deep investigation of love and responsibility amid turmoil.