The Ship Avenged by S.M. Stirling (1997 Baen 1st Ed, HC/DJ, VG+ Sci-Fi Space...
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The Ship Avenged by S.M. Stirling (1997 Baen 1st Ed, HC/DJ, VG+ Sci-Fi Space.... This is the First Edition (1997) hardcover from Baen Books with its original dust jacket artwork by Stephen Hickman. Copies from this era are out of print, and surviving examples in strong condition remain popular among McCaffrey and Stirling collectors. About the Book: A thrilling continuation of Anne McCaffrey’s Brain & Brawn Ship universe, The Ship Avenged follows Joat Serip, the once-child prodigy introduced in The City Who Fought, as she commands her own vessel, WYAL, with her AI partner Rand. When a deadly contagion designed by the warlord Belazair of Kolnari threatens human civilization, Joat must risk everything to stop an interstellar catastrophe. Rich with S.M. Stirling’s tactical realism and emotional depth, this novel fuses high-tech adventure with ethical dilemmas surrounding artificial intelligence, free will, and vengeance. About the Author: S.M. Stirling is an award-winning Canadian-American author best known for The Emberverse, The Draka Series, and collaborations with Anne McCaffrey and Jerry Pournelle. His ability to blend military precision with imaginative world-building has earned him a lasting reputation in speculative fiction. Collector’s Note: This is the First Edition (1997) hardcover from Baen Books with its original dust jacket artwork by Stephen Hickman. Copies from this era are out of print, and surviving examples in strong condition remain popular among McCaffrey and Stirling collectors. --- Condition Very Good Plus. Dust Jacket: Glossy and bright with minor edge wear and a few small surface creases near the crown and upper front edge. Colors remain rich with no fading. Boards: Black cloth boards are clean, square, and tightly bound. Corners lightly rubbed but sharp overall. Pages: Bright, crisp, and clean throughout. No writing, marks, or bookplates. Binding: Tight and solid; spine lettering clear and intact. Additional Notes: Overall VG+ condition — exceptionally well preserved for its age (28 years old). A fine candidate for collector shelves or readers seeking a clean Baen first edition.
