The Galactic Patrol's Lensmen are the most feared peacekeepers in the galaxy. The Lens, a telepathic jewel matched to the ego of its wearer, is the ultimate weapon in the war against the merciless pirate Boskone and his forces of lawlessness. The only problem is the Galactic Patrol isn't sure how to capitalize on the Lens' incredible powers. But new graduate Kimball Kinnison is determined to learn. Taking command of the experimental fighting ship the Brittania, Kinnison and his crew set off on a journey of harrowing adventures, coming face to face with deadly space creatures and the evil pirate Helmuth...who may be the dreaded Boskone himself.
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"Making my way through the Lensman series. Great fun, and a real straight arrow set... easy to recommend to anyone looking for a fiction series for their kids (or themselves) without worrying about some forgotten scene of debauchery. EE Doc Smith makes even a drunken space miner have a message ;-) " — Eileen (4 out of 5 stars)
"Making my way through the Lensman series. Great fun, and a real straight arrow set... easy to recommend to anyone looking for a fiction series for their kids (or themselves) without worrying about some forgotten scene of debauchery. EE Doc Smith makes even a drunken space miner have a message ;-) "
" Good stuff, if you like space opera and can get past the antiquated dialogue (which sounds a bit cheesy now). Reminds me of the Tom Swift books I read as a kid, but better. Highly influential on just about everything that came after it. "
" Now, this is what I call Space Opera. "
" Fairly entertaining, but fails to deliver for the contemporary reader. "
" The first stories published so the first one to read. From 1937. Neatly predicts Star Wars & Star Trek but is better than both. "
" Classic '50s feeling sci-fi, with ray guns and crazy space ships. A fast read, but intelligently written. "
" This is book 3 and the first book of the original Lensman series. From here on out they will only get better. I have to confess I have read this series 5 times over the last 20 years. Its a classic I keep on my shelf. "
" You know all those SF cliches like ancient races pitting we infant ones against each other, a cadre of heroes with extraordinary abilities, etc. Here is where they came from. Very campy, but enjoyable. "
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