The Wing Alak Stories

About this book

Meet Wing Alak, a lone agent of the Galactic Patrol, in a collection of classic space-opera adventures from Poul Anderson, one of the great names of science fiction. Four centuries after the Galactic League took control of the stars, the cracks are beginning to show. Planets seethe with resentment, ambitious leaders rally crowds against the Patrol, and the line between law enforcement and tyranny has never looked thinner. Into this tinderbox steps Wing Alak, a red-haired Solarian operative who works undercover, thinks fast and relies on quick wits and a few clever gadgets when the odds turn against him. In the opening story, The Double-Dyed Villains, Alak is trapped on the capital world of Luan just as its fiery Premier declares secession from the League and war on a neighbouring system. With a planet screaming for Patrolmen's blood, he must disguise himself, slip past the secret police and find a way to stop a war before it engulfs the galaxy. With around 30,000 words across six chapters, this collection delivers political intrigue, interstellar espionage, tense chases and the pulp-era energy of golden-age science fiction. Perfect for fans of vintage space adventure and clever, morally tangled plots. Start reading online instantly in your browser.

Author

Poul Anderson

Length

~112 pages

Reading time

2 h 14 min

Chapters

6

Released

November 11, 2026

Languages

🇬🇧 EN · 🇵🇱 PL · 🇩🇪 DE · 🇫🇷 FR · 🇪🇸 ES · 🇮🇹 IT · 🇧🇷 PT-BR · 🇲🇽 ES-MX · 🇵🇹 PT · 🇺🇦 UK · 🇨🇿 CS · 🇸🇰 SK · 🇬🇷 EL · 🇭🇺 HU · 🇹🇷 TR · 🇳🇱 NL · 🇷🇴 RO · 🇧🇬 BG · 🇭🇷 HR · 🇷🇸 SR · 🇸🇮 SL · 🇱🇹 LT · 🇱🇻 LV · 🇪🇪 ET · 🇸🇪 SV · 🇩🇰 DA · 🇳🇴 NB · 🇫🇮 FI · 🇯🇵 JA · 🇰🇷 KO · 🇨🇳 ZH · 🇹🇼 ZH-TW · 🇮🇩 ID · 🇻🇳 VI · 🇹🇭 TH · 🇮🇳 HI · 🇸🇦 AR · 🇮🇱 HE

Formats

eBook

Print format

Paperback, 13.5 × 21 cm, 130 pages

Age rating

Teen 13+