The Pirates of Rosinante

Rosinante #3

by Alexis A. Gilliland

Governor Cantrell fights to restore order when the Rosinante space colony becomes involved in the deadly power struggle between two countries on Earth

Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction

216 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published December 1, 1982

About the author

Alexis Arnaldus Gilliland (born August 10, 1931 in Bangor, Maine) is an American science fiction writer and cartoonist. He resides in Arlington, Virginia.

Gilliland won the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer in 1982, notably beating David Brin and Michael Swanwick for the honor. Gilliland also won four Hugo Awards for Best Fan Artist (1980, 1983, 1984, 1985), the Rotsler Award (Lifetime Achievement in Fan Cartooning) in 2006, and the Tucker Award (for Excellence in Partying) in 1988.

He and his first wife, Dolly (died 1991) hosted meetings of science fiction fans in his home approximately once a month from November 1967 until July 2006, and twice monthly since. In 1993 he married Lee Uba (née Elisabeth Swanson).

Reviews

[Gregg · Rating 3 out of 5]

Always interesting to read scifi that was "near future" at the time to see what has and hasn't come to pass. This is more of a political intrigue book. As a quick read, it was quite enjoyable. Looking forward to finding the first two books in the series.

[Pat Belford · Rating 1 out of 5]

I don't know why this book is.

[Bear Peters · Rating 5 out of 5]

Engineering, big engineering, and the right people in the right place, trump political turmoil, economic collapse, and sinister political agendas. Sound familiar? Add in a just a smidgen of demented Texas politics. And this trilogy will make you believe that normal people with a dream can win out in the end! Now,add in gene-engineering, evolutionism, and the Mexican Navy!

[Chris · Rating 1 out of 5]

Could not finish - just could not get into it.

[SciFiOne · Rating 4 out of 5]

1984 grade B+

Series book R3