"The Peacemaker" by Alfred Coppel is a science fiction story telling the chaotic journey of Jaq Merril, a space pirate who unexpectedly becomes a beacon of hope during a time of global unrest and separation among nations. The book follows Merril's adventures and his difficult choices as he finds his place within a group of rebels fighting for freedom across the galaxy. Told from the perspective of one of Merril's trusted companions, the story recounts the beginnings and the end of the Compact, a coalition of pirate leaders working together to steal wealth from different planets as a way to defy Earth's dominant powers. While the pirates celebrate their early victories, their luck changes when they face powerful new weapons and movements toward unity from their adversaries. The book arrives at a climactic and devastating raid on Luna, which reshapes Merril's lasting impact. Coppel creates a captivating tale where the distinction between hero and villain becomes unclear, pushing the reader to rethink the meaning of legends and the reality behind them.
The Peacemaker
By Alfred Coppel
In a galaxy torn by conflict, a notorious space pirate is challenged to become a reluctant hero, uniting warring factions against a common foe only to risk everything in a desperate, final stand.
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About the AuthorAlfred Coppel, Alfredo Jose de Arana-Marini Coppel was an American author. Born in Oakland, he served as a fighter pilot in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. After his discharge, he started his career as a writer. He became one of the most prolific pulp magazine authors of the 1950s and 1960s, adopting the pseudonyms Robert Cham Gilman and A.C. Marin and writing for a variety of pulp magazines and later "slick" publishers. Though writing in a variety of genres, including action thrillers, he is known for his science fiction stories which comprise both short stories and novels.
Alfred Coppel, Alfredo Jose de Arana-Marini Coppel was an American author. Born in Oakland, he served as a fighter pilot in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. After his discharge, he started his career as a writer. He became one of the most prolific pulp magazine authors of the 1950s and 1960s, adopting the pseudonyms Robert Cham Gilman and A.C. Marin and writing for a variety of pulp magazines and later "slick" publishers. Though writing in a variety of genres, including action thrillers, he is known for his science fiction stories which comprise both short stories and novels.
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