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Way of the Pilgrim

Gordon R. Dickson

First published May 1987
Type Novel
Series Shane Evert

<b>From the front flap of the BCE:</b> "The Aalaag, a powerful race of alien giants, have conquered Earth. First, the teach the subjugated millions the superiority of their weapons, then of their bodies and minds, and finally of their law. With nothing left to cling to, the hearts of the human subjects fall into absolute submission. <p>Shane Evert is one of the privileged caste of couriers and translators who serves his new masters faithfully and well - a least on the surface. But in his own heart, the sparks of enraged rebelliousness will not die. <p>At immeasurable peril to his own life, Shane marks on the walls of Earth's cities the symbol of his own unconquerable nature - a simple sketch of the elusive, humble Pilgrim. <p>But even he cannot foresee how this simple sign will prove a rallying cry for those who share his enslavement to rise up and rebel - hurling themselves against an impregnable enemy at impossible odds."

YearAwardCategoryStatus
1988 Locus Poll Award Best SF Novel Nominee/Finalist
1988 Prometheus Award Prometheus Award for Best Libertarian SF Novel Nominee/Finalist

Date Publication Publisher Type Page
May 1987 Cover Way of the Pilgrim Ace Books Novel
October 1987 Cover Way of the Pilgrim Ace Science Fiction Books / SFBC Novel 1
February 1988 Cover Way of the Pilgrim Sphere Books Novel 1
September 1988 Cover Way of the Pilgrim Ace Books Novel
September 1988 Cover Way of the Pilgrim Ace Books Novel 1
1989 Cover Way of the Pilgrim Sphere Novel
May 1997 Cover Urania #1309 Mondadori MAGAZINE 7
July 1999 Cover Way of the Pilgrim Tor Novel
September 2011 Cover Way of the Pilgrim Gateway / Orion Novel
November 2013 Cover Way of the Pilgrim Start Science Fiction Novel