One of the best science fiction novels of the twentieth century. Bright, energetic, full of references and hidden meaning, the text of the “Master of Pyrotechnics” himself, Alfred Bester. The novel that made a breakthrough from the “Golden Age” to the “New Wave” and became the prototype of “cyberpunk”. Published in a new translation. The interplanetary ship “Nomad” was attacked and destroyed. "Vorga" arrived in response to a distress signal, but did not provide assistance. Gulliver Foyle, the only survivor, is thrown to certain death. Foyle has a goal - to take revenge on the crew of the Worga. Revenge will become legendary and send humanity to the stars.