Rocket Jockey Science Fiction Hardcover Book by Joan D. Vinge Thriller 1978
Ethan Ring was an incredible synthesis of man (to be candid, not much of one) and computer (superior to anything ever before de-vised). Unhappily, his talents had made Earth too hot for him, to the tune of a half-million-dollar price on his head, and he fled to Mars for seclusion, safety, and a little fling at the fabulous casino of Khorram Kabir. For a superman, Ring had no luck—a lovely black-mailer found him and pressured him into agreeing to penetrate Kabir's planet-wide computer network. That wasn't a problem but staying alive after he did it was....
Book is in good condition. General shelf and corner wear. Light staining on interior and exterior. Some wear at the top and bottom of spine (see photo #3). A few white marks on front and back cover. A solid reading copy. Please see photos for details, and let me know if you have any questions. Shipping and Return Details
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