The Pirates of Ersatz
- First published
- 2013
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"The Pirates of Ersatz" by Murray Leinster is a science fiction novel serialized in 1959. It follows Bron Hoddan, a former engineer who embarks on a career as an interstellar pirate to achieve more legitimate ambitions. Nominated for the 1960 Hugo Award for Best Novel, this space opera adventure presents a unique twist on the genre's pirate stories. Critics praised Leinster's ability to breathe fresh life into familiar territory, delivering entertaining adventure yarning with an unconventional protagonist navigating the stars.
- Science fiction
- Engineers
- Space pirates
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #24035. The Pirates of Ersatz on Wikipedia.
