| Author |
Piper, H. Beam, 1904-1964 |
| Title |
The Mercenaries
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| Series Title |
Produced from Astounding Science Fiction, March, 1950.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Mercenaries" by H. Beam Piper is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The book centers around a group of highly skilled scientists who are part of an independent research team engaged in advanced physics experiments. As they navigate the complexities of international power politics, they face the looming threat of espionage, with the added tension of a traitor within their ranks jeopardizing their work and lives. The storyline follows Duncan MacLeod, the leader of the research team, and his colleagues as they grapple with the realization that one of their own is betraying them to the Komintern, a powerful faction seeking to exploit their scientific advancements for military purposes. As paranoia builds, MacLeod identifies the suspected traitor, Adam Lowiewski, through cunning deduction and surveillance. Ultimately, the mounting pressure of their precarious situation leads MacLeod to execute Lowiewski to protect the integrity of the team and their research. The conclusion dives deep into the moral implications of their actions, exploring themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the price of scientific advancement in a dangerous political landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
18814 |
| Release Date |
Jul 12, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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