The Peacemaker

Name: The Peacemaker
Author: Alfred Coppel

By Alfred Coppel

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The narrator, once a lieutenant to Jaq Merril, recounts how a divided Earth and an outward extension of ideological walls produced the Wall Decade and drove a band of spacemen to form a pirate compact to seize the riches of space. Merril organizes daring raids, bases the fleet on a remote asteroid stronghold, and enforces a coercive peace over worlds that transforms him into a simplified legend while erasing the violence behind it. The first-person account contrasts myth with gritty reality, examining greed, political blindness, and the moral cost of imposing order by force as history reshapes criminality into heroic folklore.

About the Author

Alfred Coppel

Alfred Coppel was an American author known for his contributions to science fiction and adventure literature. His works often explore themes of human resilience and the complexities of society. Among his notable titles is "Captain Midas," which showcases his ability to blend imaginative storytelling with thought-provoking concepts. Coppel's writing reflects a keen interest in the interplay between technology and humanity, as seen in other works like "Flight From Time" and "The First Man on the Moon." With a diverse portfolio of over twenty published works, he has left a lasting mark on the genre, appealing to readers who enjoy speculative fiction and engaging narratives.