by EricFrankRussell (Author)
Scout-Officer John Leeming knew from the very start that his reconnaissance mission deep into enemy territory was likely to be a one-way trip. But when his ship finally let him down and he crashed on a far-distant planet and was captured by tough and ruthless aliens, he knew he wasn't just going to give up. Armed with a piece of wood, a coil of copper-like wire, his quick wits and an imaginary ally called Eustace, Leeming embarked on a brilliant campaign to gain his freedom - and coincidentally undermined the entire alien war effort!
Format: Paperback
Pages: 192
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Gollancz
Published: 21 Jun 2001
ISBN 10: 0575072407
ISBN 13: 9780575072404
Book Overview: * The original, full-length novel version of one of Eric Frank Russell's most popular stories, 'Plus X', which also appeared as the novella, The Space Willies * 'Outrageous...well worth seeking out' David Langford * Amusing, adventurous, fast-moving and razor sharp, it pokes good-natured fun at bone-headed and inflexible bureaucrats and institutions. * Ranks alongside Eric Frank Russell's very best work