L. W. Currey, Inc.

Dietz, William C. RUNNER. New York: Ace Books, [2005]. Octavo, boards. First edition. Space opera set in a distant future when technological knowledge is crumbling, and space travel dangerous, undertaken only by "the brave, the foolhardy -- and runners: interstellar couriers who contract to take items of value from one system to another" (publisher's jacket copy). The hero is a runner and his "package," a young boy with a vital destiny, is the target of assassins. First book of the "Runner" duology, followed by LOGOS RUN (2006). A fine copy in fine dust jacket. (#145966).

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