Pohl, Frederik 1919-2013 creator Wylie, Dirk 1920-1949 Doolin, Joseph 1896-1967 text utu 2020 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Highwayman of the Void" by Dirk Wylie is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. This gripping narrative follows the character Steve Nolan, an outlaw who returns from the dead to confront his nemesis, Alan Woller, a former boss who falsely framed him for treason. The book delves into themes of revenge, survival, and the complexities of human morality in a futuristic setting filled with galactic intrigue and danger. The story unfolds as Nolan, thought to be dead after a failed prison escape, makes his way to Port Avalon on Pluto, driven by a desire for vengeance against Woller, who has risen to power within a shipping company. Along the way, Nolan encounters various challenges, including monstrous creatures and treacherous terrain. The plot intensifies when he confronts Woller aboard the spaceship "Dragonfly", leading to a dramatic struggle for survival. As Nolan navigates through a web of deceit and conflict, he must also contend with the unexpected presence of a young woman connected to Woller, fueling both his motivations and the emotional stakes of the story. The narrative culminates in a showdown that tests Nolan's resolve and ultimately intertwines his fate with that of Woller and the mysterious girl. (This is an automatically generated summary.) According to Pohl (commenting in the 1976 collection "The early Pohl"), he wrote this story, but initially attributed it to Wylie. Release date is 2020-09-12 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Science fiction Adventure stories Outlaws -- Fiction Pluto (Dwarf planet) -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63189 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63189 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134445.0 63189