Starlite

"Latt's writing is purposeful, the pacing relentless, and the action virtually nonstop; it all has the glorious sense of wonder associated with Golden Age SF." Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Bevil Cyrex, adrift in space on a ship determined to kill him, stumbles across an ancient and abandoned space station called The Starlite. Once on board the station he sets about repairing it, with the goal of opening up for business. Along the way he befriends a possibly sociopathic, all powerful nanite swarm, who has decided to take on the appearance and mannerisms of his grandmother. He must also contend with being hunted by an ex-mob enforcer looking for revenge, a handful of pirates and various threats of invasion, marriage and death. All in all, Bevil would have to admit, things were really looking up. When the universe throws him a curveball, Bevil Cyrex finds himself adrift in space on a ship determined to kill him. But then, in a stroke of luck, he stumbles across an ancient and abandoned space station called The Starlite. Once he is on board the station, Bevil soon finds himself befriending a nanite swarm that takes on the appearance and mannerisms of his grandmother. Bevil sets out to repair the station and open it up for business, unaware that he is currently being hunted by a former mob enforcer out for revenge. He will also have to contend with various threats of invasion, marriage and death. Bevil will need to rely on his quick thinking and courage if he is to succeed. Discover the thrilling story of Bevil and the Starlite station in this award-winning science fiction adventure. If you enjoyed Robert Heinleins classic science fiction tales like Tunnel in the Sky, Citizen of the Galaxy and Starman Jones, then you'll love Starlite. .