So, my re-write of what is now Pirates of Mars made a hash out of the sequel, The Night Watch. This forced me to re-think the later book. Here's a re-thought snippet (actually the opening lines):
There were a lot of places on Mars where it was perfectly safe to get drunk. Mos Eiseley's Cantina in Boxtown was not one of those places.
There were a lot of places on Mars where it was perfectly safe to get drunk. Mos Eiseley's Cantina in Boxtown was not one of those places.