Norstrilia

Norstrilia
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Publisher : Hachette UK
Total Pages : 219
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ISBN-10 : 9780575108622
ISBN-13 : 0575108622
Rating : 4/5 (22 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Norstrilia by : Cordwainer Smith

Download or read book Norstrilia written by Cordwainer Smith and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2011-09-29 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When his ultra-logical computer tells him that to survive he must become the richest man in the universe, Rod McBan the hundred and fifty-first thought he had a good plan. A telepathic cripple, rejected by many of his people, owner of the Station of Doom, the safety of wealth would keep him safe. In one crowded, unbelievable night he achieved the impossible, became the richest boy in the galaxy. But Rod McBan will soon discover that money brings trouble. A galaxy of people and other beings - out to rob him, use him or kill him!


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