num_pages: 252
description: In the not too distance future, while fleets of commercial space ships travel between the planets of numerous solar systems, a traveler named Virgil Samms visits the planet Arisia. There he becomes the first wearer of the Lens, the almost-living symbol of the forces of law and order. As the first Lensman, Samms helps to form the Galactic Patrol, a battalion of Lensmen who are larger than life heroes. These solders are the best of the best, with incredible skills, stealth, and drive. They are dedicated and incorruptible fighters who are willing to die to protect the universe from the most horrific threat it has ever known. Read by Reed McColm. 10 CD's 11 Hrs.
language: English
title: First Lensman
titlecomplete: First Lensman (The Lensman Series, #2)
characters: Virgil Samms
genres: Fiction, Science Fiction, Pulp, Speculative Fiction, Space Opera, Science Fiction Fantasy, Classics, Novels, Fantasy, Audiobook
ratings_count: 3756
series: Lensman
awards: awardedAt: 978336000000
name: Retro Hugo Award
category: Best Novel
publisher: Berkley