(Cover George Barr)
Publisher: Ace (USA)
ISBN: 0-441-73101-5
Publication Date: 1980
The Hard Way Up 1980
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Commodore Damien, Officer Commanding Couriers, was not in a very good mood. This was not unusual - especially on the occasions when Lieutenant Grimes, captain of the Serpent Class Courier Adder, happened to be on the carpet.