In Space Viking by H. Beam Piper, a tale of revenge and adventure unfolds across the galaxy. After a brutal attack destroys his home planet and claims the life of his bride, Lucas Trask becomes a vengeful space viking, determined to hunt down his nemesis, Andray Dunnan. As Trask embarks on a relentless quest through space, he navigates the politics and conflicts of various star systems, building alliances and encountering formidable foes. Set against a backdrop of interstellar intrigue and warfare, Space Viking explores themes of power, loyalty, and the cost of vengeance in a universe where might often makes right.