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Citadel of Lost Ships: A Positronic Book
Hardcover
Mystery & ThrillerScience Fiction
ISBN13: 9781515449676
Publisher: Positronic Publishing
Published: Dec 7 2020
Pages: 50
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A gripping tale of interstellar peril and forbidden knowledge from Leigh Brackett, one of the defining voices of Golden Age space adventure.
In Citadel of Lost Ships, Leigh Brackett ventures beyond the familiar deserts of Mars into darker reaches of the cosmos, where derelict vessels drift through space and ancient secrets lie hidden among the stars. When a stranded expedition uncovers a mysterious stronghold filled with abandoned ships, curiosity quickly gives way to dread. The citadel is no mere graveyard-it is a relic of forgotten power, and it guards its mysteries jealously.
Brackett combines taut action with atmospheric depth, crafting a story in which survival depends not only on courage but on understanding forces far older and stranger than humanity. The tension builds through shifting alliances and escalating danger, culminating in a confrontation that tests both resolve and ingenuity.
First appearing during the formative years of modern science fiction, Citadel of Lost Ships exemplifies Brackett's signature blend of high adventure, cosmic scale, and richly textured world-building.
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