The novel follows a young man who has been wrongly accused of murder and must clear his name while on the run from the authorities. He encounters various individuals who aid him in his quest for justice, including a woman with whom he develops a romantic connection. Along the way, he uncovers a complex web of deceit and corruption that led to his false accusation.
By Poul Anderson · First published 1965 · Genre: Science Fiction, Satire, Adventure