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Synopsis
From first page Bantam paperback July 1992: Angus Thermopyle was an ore pirate and a murderer; even the most disreputable asteroid pilots of Delta Sector stayed out of his way. Those who didn't ended up in the lockup -- or dead. But when Thermopyle arrived at Mallorys Bar & Sleep with a gorgeous woman by his side the regulars had to take notice. Her name was Morn Hyland, and she had been a police officer -- until she met up with Thermopyle. But one person in Mallorys Bar wasn't intimidated. Nick Succorso had his own reputation as a bold pirate and he had a sleek frigate fitted for deep space. Everyone knew that Thermopyle and Succorso were on a collision course. What nobody expected was how quickly it would all be over -- or how devastating the victory would be. It was a common enough example of rivalry and revenge -- or so everyone thought. The *real* story was something entirely different....
The Gap Into Conflict: The Real Story: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This space opera contains graphic violence, explicit sexual content including assault, and dark psychological themes. The protagonist is a murderous pirate and the story explores deeply disturbing power dynamics and moral ambiguity.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, explicit sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include sexual assault, torture, murder, captivity, and dubious consent (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who enjoy morally complex, dark space opera with unflinching exploration of violence and power will find this compelling.